…we are enrolling producers through this summer.” After launching the pilot program, the goal is to have the protocol fully implemented for the 2020 cotton crop year. Burton noted that…
Hemp Registration Opens, Process Remains Complicated
…Regulations are still being developed for the crop and merely registering doesn’t give you the green light to grow. Gonzales said they have signed up their first producer, but there are still…
Agricultural Production Facing Constraints Highlighted by Agriculture Ministers
…can improve farmers’ productivity in a safe and sustainable manner. These Ministers recognized that the number of biotechnology crops being developed and cultivated worldwide is increasing annually. Yet, despite two decades…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
…elsewhere in the U.S. and in foreign countries, including certain types of pesticides. Indeed, over the last 20 years, California regulatory actions have removed several of the most important crop…
Almond Matters: Crop Conditions Looking Good So Far
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, almond crop conditions appear to be in good standing as summer approaches. This year had significantly more rainfall than last season…
Brew Your Own Beer? Grow Your Own Hops
…This Land of Ours. If you love beer, then you might consider growing the crop that is needed for flavoring your favorite beverage. If not for yourself, then sell them…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-08-19
…producers, H-2A roundtable discussions and on this season’s almond crop conditions as summer approaches. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Possible Stone Fruit Thinning In Short Season
…April has shortened this year’s stone fruit season. “If the model plays out…the model says this will be a short growing season,” UC Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Farm Advisor Franz…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…Farm Bill, which provides support, certainty and stability to our nation’s farmers, ranchers and land stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs and promoting and…
Warm April Puts Stone Fruit Season Back On Track
Stone fruit harvest looked to be a little late this year, but that has changed over the last month. Halfway through April, UC Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Farm Advisor Franz…
‘Significant Increase’ in Cotton Plantings Projected
…year in 2018, creating optimism within the industry for another good crop year. “I can tell you, based on preliminary planting intentions back in January and what we’re hearing from…
Climbing Vegetables You Can Grow in a Limited Space
…space. All you need is a wall, a trellis, or wire supports, for your crops to travel. Some of the best climbing plants for a bountiful crop include: Nasturtiums. These…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
…a grower panel.” Vegetable Crop Production and Weed Science advisor for UCCE Monterey County, Richard Smith will also be discussing weed control practices in organic vegetable production at the Salinas…
Deadline Extended for Producers to Certify 2018 Crop Production for MFP Payments
USDA extended the deadline to May 17 from May 1 for agricultural producers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), which helps producers who…