…stewards by enhancing farm support programs, improving crop insurance, maintaining disaster programs, and promoting and supporting voluntary conservation,” said Under Secretary Northey. “We are seeking input from stakeholders on how…
Harvest and Store Your Homegrown Potato Crop
…That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Harvest and Store Your Homegrown Potato Crop When you’re ready to harvest your homegrown potato crop, the first step is cutting the…
Unexplained Thrips Increase Helping Control Mites
…towards sustainability,” he said. “The crop is getting greener, greener, and greener and that means that some of those beneficial organisms that used to be around in moderate numbers are…
Growing Your Own Potatoes
…good idea to choose two different varieties. Pick an early type that’ll be ready by early summer, and a main crop choice that’ll be ready to eat in late summer/early…
Wet, Cloudy Early Winter Should Benefit Pistachios On Off Year
…are hoping to keep the momentum rolling after a near perfect 2018 crop. Klein said the quality was evident with zero exports to the European Union (EU) being turned away…
Lawmakers Get Updated on Organic Industry Needs
…how important the Farm Bill’s implementation will be for organic farmers. The advocacy trip includes a diverse group of farmers from 11 states, who produce specialty crops, livestock, eggs, grains…
Markets Expected to Continue Strong; Leverage Shift on the Horizon
…values in the spring should have the potential to reach the mid-$180s. On the other hand, a larger calf crop and softer demand have the potential to erode prices to…
USDA Seeking Public Input on Wetland Determination Guidance
…how NRCS makes determinations nationwide.” Wetland determinations are part of conservation compliance outlined in the Farm Bill. To be eligible for USDA programs and federal crop insurance, producers must be…
Study Shows GMO Opposition Highest from Those Who Know the Least
…crop disease. The study, tested a group of 501 individuals and measured their attitudes toward GMO’s as well as their knowledge and understanding of GMO’s. The researchers found, “extreme opponents…
Little NOW Damage in Pistachios Never Happens Twice
…2018 crop had very little NOW damage, the industry has never had two great years in a row. “We’ve had two years that we know and can recognize in 2010 and…
Taking Your Canning Garden to the Next Level
…lets you plan your crop rotation, pest control, fertilizer schedule, and plant varieties. It’s also a great way to keep track of what you grow from year to year. Then,…
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…three crops accounted for just under $18 billion, or approximately 36 percent of the overall total. Strawberries made significant gains in value, coming in as the fourth most valuable crop…
Plenty of Agriculture Trade Opportunities for U.S. and Europe
…do not have a robust crop insurance system like the one which provides the backbone of the farm safety net in the United States, Maestracci said. The need for crop…
Producing Grapes on Marginal Land Research
…with competition from permanent crops, historically grape-farmed land is being converted to nuts. Zhuang started looking at taking available land, such as on the west side of the Central Valley that…