…production to meet rising demand, supply will likely remain tight. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Oil Prices Reach 7…
Specialty Crops Program Deploys New Network for Inspection and Audit Services
…and implementing a new web-based platform to modernize USDA specialty crops inspection and audit services. The new platform, the Specialty Crops Integrated Operating Network (SCION) will be deployed in three…
Helpful Tips to Getting Started Growing Vanilla Beans
…best bet. Location is also key. Indoors is fine but the plant needs temperatures around 60°F and they like high humidity and bright, indirect sunlight. Do your best not to…
Fall Favorites to Add Seasonal Color to Your Garden
…hold up well to freezing temperatures. Calibrachoa is another favorite annual flower known for its bright colors and low-maintenance care. While it is commonly thought of as a summer annual,…
Hanging Baskets for Vertical Vegetable Farming?
Crops that grow well in hanging baskets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hanging baskets are a great solution when growing gardens vertically. Not only are they are…
What’s Left on the To-Do List for Gardens This Year
…start thinking about protecting roses before temperatures begin to chill. Be sure to cut them back and remove any part of the plant which looks diseased or appears to have…
Are There Benefits of Starting a Pollinator Garden?
…a great thing to do for your own food-producing plants. Most crops require pollinators, so having them attracted by pollinator gardens means they’ll be around to pollinate crops when the…
Common Virus That Could Impact Your Pumpkin Crop
…notice a bit of rot. The ways you can prevent pumpkin mosaic virus is to eliminate aphids, rotate crops, weed regularly, and keep your garden clean. A good prevention system…
Pests That Can Plague Your Corn Crop
…on sprouting seeds and new growth and will annihilate your seedlings. The best way to eliminate these pests is to rotate your crops. Turn over the planting beds thoroughly in…
Problems That Can ‘Pop’ Up When Growing Corn
…over-abundant, watering can cause issues like irregular temperatures, low pollination, and certain insect activity. But there are other problems, too. Such as diseases and pests. Corn kernels can germinate anywhere…
Use of H-2A Program More Than Triples Between 2010 and 2019
…with the process for H-2A application and recruitment. According to the data, the number of firms requesting H-2A labor increased the most individually in the field crops category, from 2,300…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
UC Cooperative Extension Sutter-Yuba-Colusa is holding grower meetings in October to provide research updates on some of the major crops in the Sacramento Valley. The classes will be relevant to…
Consumer Food Prices Up Slightly Again
…related products declined in August, falling one percent after rising in each of the previous four months. The index for cereals and bakery products was unchanged in August after increasing…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
…cover crops can be. In addition, the types of cover crops that are planted also determines the overall benefits that can be provided. Director of Pollination Programs at Project Apis…