…the most effective approach for mitigating any potential damage. Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops for UPL, Joe Vassios said that after lower levels of infection last year, growers may…
Challenges When Caring for Livestock in the Winter Time
…food, and care. Starting with their water source, you’ll need to regulate water temperatures to avoid freezing. Also, monitor the quality of the water. Is it muddy, dirty, or contaminated?…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-03-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features conversations from the recent Organic Grower Summit, as well as reports on rising…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
…Assistance Program coverage, offered through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), protects against losses associated with lower yields, destroyed crops or prevented planting where no permanent federal crop insurance program is…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…depending on the producer’s county. Producers with crops insured under another crop insurance policy or a vertically integrated operation will not be eligible. This new policy derived from research directed…
Tips for Moving Plants Indoors for the Winter Months
…again once temperatures start dropping. Move your houseplants inside again before night temps get below 45°F. Any colder and you’re likely to see damage, especially on tender new leaves and…
Farm Real Estate Values Jump Sharply Higher
…the rising value in farmland has bolstered farm balance sheets and provided additional support to the ag sector. The outlook for farm finances and agricultural land values remains strong through…
Coordinated Efforts to Address NOW Damage Across Crops
…Address NOW Damage Across Crops About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
Best Flowering Plants to Brighten Up the Winter Months
…growing winter heath. This low-maintenance groundcover plant is tolerant of cold temperatures, snow, and harsh winds. There are dozens of varieties available in white, pink, red, and purple. Listen to…
Agronomic Minute: Planning for Early Weed Pressures
…growers have encountered over the previous year. UPL Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops Joe Vassios said that now is the time when producers have an opportunity to get ahead…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-24-21
…on rising input costs, and a report on the resiliency of California’s almond industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, and more. Listen to previous Farm…
Cold Hardy Succulents to Plant for Year-Round Color
…its gray-green rosettes that turn plum-colored when the temperatures drop. These natives of the mountains of southern Europe can endure temperatures of 50 below. So you have no excuse for…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…is a new cool-season grass cover crop which differs from traditional cover crops in that it is perennial with a decadal lifespan, and it is dormant in the summer. Decision…
California Receives Significant Specialty Crop Investment
…(SCBGP) to support U.S. farmers growing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops. Of the total funding support being provided, California has received $54.5 million for SCBGP projects in 2021….