…top two crops. Settevendemie said that although some ranks may change from year to year, it is typical for the same commodities to make up the top ten. With solid…
Best Companion Plants When Planting Broccoli in the Garden
…chamomile or dill or perennial sage or hyssop to deter caterpillars. Grow a plot of collards several feet away to lure diamondback moths from broccoli and other cruciferous crops. If…
Delicious and Nutritious Leafy Greens to Grow in the Home Garden
…to grow in well-drained soil with lots of organic matter. Plant in spring, before the temperatures rise, or in fall, about a month before the first frost. Heatwave Blend is…
Companion Planting Improves Flavor, Yield, and Health of Onions
…larger bulbs. Although not all cover crops need to be tilled before planting, onions do grow better if the cover crop is mixed into the soil. Some bad neighbors for…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…of drought. He said that USDA understands the hardships growers are facing due to the “toxic mix” of rising temperatures, lack of rainfall, early snowmelt, and wildfire events. POSITIVE OUTLOOK…
Things to Do Now to Get a Head Start on the Fall Garden
…us there’s still much work to do in the garden. Including, getting it ready for fall crops. Take some time to remove spent vegetables such as summer squash and bean…
Invasive Weeds that Camouflage as Flowers in the Garden
…rose – is known to outgrow spaces quickly. To prevent it from competing with other crops in your garden, experts suggest keeping it in a segregated planter where it can…
Monterey County Agriculture Drops Below $4 Billion in Value
…million drop in total gross value.” Some of the most lucrative crops for the area experienced substantial declines in value. Leaf lettuce fell by 15.2 percent and head lettuce saw…
Week in Review: Regulatory Costs Triple, CA FAIR Plan Expanded, WHIP+ Extension Moves Forward
…to become more actively engaged when it comes to the right to repair. A new campaign called ‘No Water = No Crops’ from Western Growers features stories from several California…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…relief.” Largely based on the original WHIP established in 2017, the new WHIP+ legislation calls for payments for qualified losses for unharvested crops. It also authorizes payments for winegrape producers…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-26-21
…Representative Costa detailing the need the for ag labor solutions and the harsh realities of California’s drought showcased in Western Growers ‘No Water= No Crops’ video series. Tune in to…
Harsh Reality of California Drought Shown in No Water=No Crops Campaign
…Crops.” In a series of videos, the campaign focuses on a few California producers who are struggling with the water shortages. Joe Del Bosque of Del Bosque Farms is one…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…crops planted after a prevented planting claim has been filed to be a second crop. Cover crops could previously only be hayed, grazed or chopped after November 1, or the…
Battle For the Right to Repair Bolstered with Recent Vote
…have been blocked from an open repair market, which can lead to spoiled crops and missing out on critical income,” said FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra. “The pandemic exposed serious weaknesses…