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Sorghum: A Useful Pollinator Food Source
…promise that grass species like sorghum can be an alternative crop for pollinators during times when other crops are not available for foraging. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of…
Grower Experience with Dried-on-the-Vine Raisin Varieties
…ground now for three years, they’ve just gotten their first crop,” Hubbell noted. “If the research and trials prove successful, Sunpreme and Rais-one may become common crops on raisin operations…
California Chill Report: Starting Small with Dormancy Breaking Materials
…their own experience with using Dormex and other rest-breaking agents to see what’s the effect on the crop and production,” Khezri explained. Information from the UC Davis Chill Calculator shows…
ThryvOn™ Technology Now Available for Cotton
…which can diminish yields and ultimately lower a crop’s value. In time for the 2023 cotton planting season, Bollgard® 3 ThryvOn™ cotton with XtendFlex ® Technology is now commercially available….
U.S. Cotton Plantings Down Despite Demand Improvements
…a significant role in determining crop size.” Of the four growing regions in the U.S., the West represents the largest expected decline in upland acreage for 2023. California, Arizona, and…
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
…additional tools to manage some rapidly changing regulations across the nation while maintaining their crops’ nutrient use efficiency and crop health,” said Reiser. Listen to the full episode below. Sponsored…
ARS Scientists Improve Nutrients Adding Value to Rice Crop
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California Chill Report: Facilitating Bloom Synchronization to Boost Yields
…noted that the project will continue. As pistachios are an alternate bearing crop, there are considerations as to how that could impact production results in the research. “This year we’re…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…nutrition education, and; A review of marketing and promotion programs and proposals related to fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops. D. Representative Tracey Mann of Kansas was appointed chair of…
Top 10 ‘Fancy Food’ Trends for 2023
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Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Details 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has released its recommendations for the 2023 Farm Bill. A letter was also sent to Agriculture Committee leadership in the U.S. House of…
Almond Matters: Educational Meetings Help to Inform Growers and Developers
…was an opportunity for growers and Pest Control Advisors to ask questions specific to their operation, to get a better understanding of the tools available for crop protection. “Understanding…
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election on the Horizon
The Almond Board of California (ABC) will be holding elections for its Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 crop year. A formal announcement for the election will be made in…