…biofix for navel orange worm extremely early, following the trend of an early season due to dry and warmer temperatures. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says there…
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
…farm production surveys, and more recently from satellite imagery and remote sensors that can provide information on the health of crops around the country,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Through…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…purchased to supplement an underlying crop insurance policy. It covers a portion of losses not covered by the same crop’s underlying policy. USDA’s Risk Management Agency, which administers the federal…
Water Saving Fall and Winter Gardening Workshop Hosted By UC Master Gardeners in Lake County
…naturally occurring mellow temperatures and rainfall, while still getting enough sun for all leafy crops and some root vegetables. Find out how it’s done from your local UC Master Gardeners….
Bagrada Bug Raising Some Concerns
…a trial on the pest due to the increased infestations and says like a lot of other pests, good management of this beetle involves healthy crops. Attracted to Weaker Plants…
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…my favorite California crops. This slideshow requires JavaScript. Dairy Breakfast A highlight of my time in Wisconsin was the annual Dairy Breakfast at the Justin and Jennifer Wolfe farm in…
Farm Bill and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Workshops
…(NAP). The purpose of the workshops is to discuss producer options with respect to financial assistance to producers of noninsurable crops to protect against natural disasters that result in lower…
High Navel Orangeworm Pressure
…early season due to the warmer temperatures. An early season means growers could see more generations of pests through the process and that’s especially the case with navel orangeworm. The…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of Santa Clara County
…into maggots and tunnel through the flesh of the fruit, making it unfit for consumption. While fruit flies and other invasive species threaten California’s crops, the vast majority of them…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…is 32.0 million cartons, unchanged from the April forecast but up 9 percent from last season. Other Crops – Barley production is forecast at 42.0 thousand tons, down 4 percent…
Neighboring Crops Increasing Cotton Pest Pressures
…growers at a recent field day about lygus populations and damage. The bug prefers crops that often surround cotton fields, and one of their favorites is alfalfa. Cooperative Extension Specialist…
USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives
…Crop Assistance Program also provides financial assistance to farmers and ranchers who produce new sources of energy biomass by growing eligible crops on contract acres within approved BCAP project areas….
Polluted Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Need Cleanup and Restoration Plans
…are due to mercury and other toxic metals in fish. High temperatures, sediment and toxic metals are found in many rivers and streams. Of its more than 200,000 river miles,…