With the California January citrus crop forecast numbers carried over, there were no changes in the February forecast for California. The only changes made in today’s U.S. Department of Agriculture…
Agri View: Gourds a Plenty
…numerous uses throughout history, including as tools, musical instruments, objects of art, film, and food. Terminology Gourd is occasionally used to describe crop plants in the family Cucurbitaceae, like pumpkins,…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…shape how groundwater basins are managed. This management cannot only affect the cost and availability of groundwater, but may have implications for land use, crop types and regional economic development….
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…in a row of good crops, greatly in excess of what people were planning for growth,” he said, adding that a shorter 2015 crop brought the wine sector closer to…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…fight Huanglongbing (HLB), commonly known as citrus greening disease. This funding is available through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program (CDRE), which was authorized…
Agri View: Bee Study
…part of another plant so that the plant can be fertilized and produce fruit. Without insects such as bees, which are very efficient in this process, crop yields would not…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…quality through use of cover crops, conservation crop rotations and other activities that increase soil productivity. Use water wisely and improve water quality through enhancements such as more efficient irrigation…
Increase Chilling Hours with Simple Product
Research showed pistachio growers how a simple product can increase chilling hours at UC ANR’s Statewide Pistachio Day. Increase Chilling with Simple Product Cooperative Extension Pomology Nut Crop Advisor David…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
…crop. This proprietary, plant-centric approach helps detect plant stress using soil tension, ensuring optimal crop growth, and reducing water and energy consumption, as well as environmental impacts such as fertilizer…
Almond Board: Almond Spraying During Wet Years
…California Almond varieties are self-incompatible, requiring cross-pollination with other varieties to produce a crop. Even self-compatible varieties still require transfer of pollen within the flower. The single most important factor…
Agri View: Peanut Crop
Everett Griner talks about this year’s peanut crop production in today’s Agri View. Peanut Crop From National Peanut Board website Peanut Country, U.S.A. Where are peanuts grown in the United…
NFU Statement on Syngenta Merger
…seed and crop protection companies. “We urge the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review this transaction to the fullest capacity of its jurisdiction for its…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
…unfavorable weather conditions just when bee activity is necessary to pollinate this year’s crop. Wet weather during bloom, which typically occurs from mid-February to mid-March, is not unusual, according to…
Syngenta, ChemChina Deal Looks Imminent
…country’s attractiveness as a corporate location.” John Ramsay, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Syngenta is the world leader in crop protection having significantly increased its global market share over the last…