Variable temperatures and windy conditions are hindering pollination this season but growers are still reporting a good bloom period so far. Stanislaus producer Eric Genzoli said the wind events can be problematic for bees…
Different Types of Greens to Be Growing This Spring
…easy to grow and like to get started before those summer crops are ready to be outside. Some examples include Arugula, Collard greens, Turnip Greens, Mustard greens, Sorrel, and Cress….
Value of Utilized Production of California Vegetables
…crops showed increases. Multiple types of lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, cantaloupe, and sweet potatoes all experienced various levels of growth in utilized production value. Plantings were also down in 2020, with…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
…registration is for producing regions in California that are forecast to see colder temperatures over the next several weeks. The approval is for Butte, Colusa, Fresno, Glenn, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin,…
Wildflowers to Consider Planting in Your Garden for Pollinators
…nearby agriculture crops that help feed the rest of the world. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Wildflowers to Consider Planting in Your Garden for Pollinators…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
…lettuce growers in the Salinas Valley, Mosqueda has been a part of farm mechanization research investigating its potential. Crops that are particularly labor-intensive, such as many field and row crops,…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…used to enhance the ability of states to respond to COVID-19, specifically in support of specialty crops.” Some of the flexibilities sought by NASDA include allowing for the repurposing of…
Bloom Nutrition Essential for Having a Successful Nut Set
…Ellis Technical Nutrition Agronomist Matt Comrey said in his area north of Sacramento, trees are a little bit behind because of temperatures and soil type. Bloom is expected within the…
Almond Matters: Good Weather for Pollinator Activity
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, weather conditions look promising for helping bolster pollinator activity. Last year’s bloom period provided clear skies and warm temperatures, allowing pollinators…
Seedlings to Start in February for Spring Vegetables
…than February, but for many late February is just right. Peas can germinate with soil temperatures in the low 40s. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here….
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…growers. But the big news is, he wants to use that money to get growers to idle 50 million acres and plant cover crops. He thinks the cover crop would…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. Taylor Hillman hosts today’s show. Bloom is unofficially kicking off this week for several crops including almonds. We have a…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
…annual crops. Other projects include the development of a “Crop Nutrient Minute” Video Series, as well as certification and distance learning for fertigation. A total of 250 different projects have…
Stakeholder Meetings to Look at Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture
…The annual crops meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 16 and Friday, February 19. Finally, the perennial crops meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, February 23 and Friday, February 26….