…with established conservation practices,” said Hudson Minshew, State Conservation Agronomist for NRCS California. “Some easy examples are crop rotation and cover cropping.” The CSP is designed to provide assistance to…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…this critical industry weather the current pandemic so they can continue to plant and harvest a safe, nutritious, and affordable crop for the American people,” Perdue said in a news…
Tomato Plant Diseases to Watch Out for this Summer
Nothing will ruin a tomato crop plant than diseases like leaf spots and blights that can pop up and ruin your garden party. Don’t let these potential problems scare you…
Tree Nut Industry Provides Funding for more UCCE Researchers
…our nut crop advisors,” UC Agriculture and Natural Resources vice president Glenda Humiston said in a news release. “We are grateful to these industry organizations for this vote of confidence…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
…said Garrett Gilcrease, Agronomy Service Representative with Syngenta Crop Protection. “With these little rains we’ve had and warmer weather, we have a very large canopy now. Therefore airflow, humidity, is…
World Market Projected to be Down on Cotton Prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture slightly increased the estimate for U.S. cotton production for the 2019 crop is its May report. While the export forecast has not changed, ending stocks…
Almond Matters: Another Rain Event Means Another Fungicide Treatment
…perfect storm; if somebody doesn’t go out and do some prevention there’s potential for real crop loss there,” Burkdoll noted. As growers consider their options for another fungicide treatment, there…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-15-20
…after almond bloom have helped set the season up for a strong crop, and learn how you can apply for Farm Bureau’s Ag Innovation Challenge. Tune in to the show…
Almond Matters: A Strong Crop for 2020
…load that we’re seeing…There’s been a lot of speculation about how strong the crop is. There’s no doubt it’s strong,” Machodo noted. The heavy crop load is giving the indication…
USDA Predicts Another Record Almond Crop This Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is expecting another record almond crop for California, marking the fifth year in a row of record-breaking crop numbers….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s citrus crop forecast, farm tech investments more than…
California Citrus Forecast Unchanged, Just Below Last Season
The United States Department of Agriculture‘s California citrus numbers remain unchanged from last month. The National Agricultural Statistics Service‘s Bill Curtis announced May’s Citrus Crop Forecast. All of the data…
Lemon Market Sours, Diversification Saving Ventura Grower
Crop diversification has become an even more critical factor for farmers and ranchers struggling with the abrupt closure of much of the foodservice industry. Will Pidduck of Finch Farms notes…
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…said, “and have seen those jobs reduced at the same time as prices farmers and ranchers earn for many crops and commodities have fallen.” About three-quarters of the responding farmers…