…low biological activity, which correlates with growing brassica,” Krehbiel stated. Cover crops can provide a wealth of benefits to growers, however, developing cover crops in walnut orchards can be challenging….
Canada Reopens Penitentiary Farming Operations
…and renovating necessary infrastructure as well as working to repair and rebuild farmland in the coming months to prepare for crops. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
EPA Considering Dicamba Registration as Injury Reports Climb
…scientists tell DTN that injury to non-soybean crops like fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, and trees is being seen at a higher rate than in 2017. The EPA is planning to make…
Agri View: California Farm Facts
…State. Here are some of the top ones. About one-third of the vegetables, two-thirds of the nut crops, and two-thirds of the root crops. Look at this states ten most…
Help Your Summer Garden Survive the Heat Wave
We know what to do to protect ourselves from the high temperatures. Our plants in our gardens don’t. Cathy Isom has some ways to help your garden survive a heat…
Agri View: Tariff Effect on the Pecan Crop-Hard Nut to Crack
…market. Growth in production is rapidly rising in South Africa, Mexico, and Australia. All is not well for the future of the U.S. crop. China, our biggest importer, has it…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy During Hull Split
…spring and it has helped keep mite populations low. As warmer temperatures are on the way for many parts of California, monitoring for mites is going to become even more…
Worst Garden Pest to Watch Out For
…pests we need to keep a daily watch for. Among them, the pesky hornworm – or large green caterpillar known for feasting on tomato crops. Another pesky pest, slugs. Try…
How to Deal with Tomato Hornworms
Cathy Isom has a few great tips about how to deal with a garden pest that is known to wipe out tomato crops. That’s coming up on This Land of…
Farm Credit Outlook Shows Prices for Grains to Strengthen
…to decline for livestock producers though, as rising grain prices drive up feed costs, and Southwest pasture conditions deteriorate because of severe drought. The quarterly report also notes that uncertainties…
Agri View: Vidalia Onions
…had a good year. Overall, the size and quality gets a good rating. The Vidalia, like most other crops, is a labor intense crop. It takes a lot more than…
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Becoming More of a Concern
…poses for nut crops is still unknown. It can also be difficult to identify the pest based on damage to nuts alone, as it can often look very similar to…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Buoyed by Senate Farm Bill Vote
…Committee. Low commodity prices, rising interest rates and an uncertain future for exports hang heavy over America’s farm and ranch land. But today’s vote means light on the horizon. We…
Senate Farm Bill Receives Stamp of Approval from CFBF
…dedicated to mechanization,” Rolph stated. A significant concern for California was what would happen to some of the programs related to specialty crops. As specialty crops were only introduced into…