…impacts on California crop production over the next 20 years. UC Cooperative Extension and the Colusa Research Conservation District have launched an online resource focused on soil health. Federal agencies…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-11-20
…crop, get the ag industry’s take on Prop 15, and learn about new dairy tech that will be showcased in an upcoming online show. Tune in to the show for…
Smoke Exposure Testing Limitations Could Be Devastating for Winegrapes
…the delay is a 30-day delay, then effectively that winery is saying ‘we’re not going to take your crop.’ So that’s a problem,” said California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG)…
Working Together: Forecast Increase Not Unexpected
A big crop is expected this year for California walnuts, and the industry seems to be prepared. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the walnut objective forecast last week, and…
California Crop Production to Be Impacted by Warming Temperatures
Research from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory demonstrates how warming temperatures are going to affect California crop production. The study looked at five annual crops that are primarily produced in…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the requirements for specialty crop producers to be eligible…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…with Federal crop insurance coverage should contact their crop insurance agent for assistance. Producers should report crop damage to their agent within 72 hours of damage discovery and follow up in writing…
Almond Update: Maximizing Returns With Proper Moisture Content
Moisture levels in almond crop loads can cause several issues. Levels too high can cause exports to be rejected at ports. Moisture can lead to an increase in aflatoxins and…
California Table Grapes: ‘The Season is Going Well’
…in both domestic and international markets. September is an especially important month, with the majority of shipments typically being sent out after September 1. Nave explained that market and crop…
Potato Varieties Showing Promise in Kern County Trials
…Trial. Kern County Vegetable Crops Advisor Jaspreet Sidhu explained some of the findings from the trial has interesting results. “Each variety is replicated four times just to minimize variation…we do…
California Growers Have A New Insecticide Available for Aphid Control
…BASF’s Versys insecticide for use on a variety of crop groups. “Versys insecticide is a new class of aphid control that is registered for use in leafy and brassica crops…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…to make more informed decisions about cover crop selection and encourage wider adoption of cover cropping. The outreach objective for this project is to reduce barriers to cover crop adaption…
Corn Silage Harvest on the Horizon for California Producers
…months of growing the corn silage farmers look to maximize the value of their crop by harvesting at the most advantageous time. Technical agronomist for DEKALB in California and Arizona,…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
…measures pertain to water use in leafy greens fields. Some of the changes include new requirements related to the use of water during overheard applications of pesticides and other crop…