…“Getting to outreach and help growers because I have been there. I know the stresses and the hard work put into producing an almond crop each year.” Listen to Roots’ full interview….
Almond Matters: Good Weather for Pollinator Activity
…to set a strong crop. It appears that this year also has the potential for ideal weather conditions to maximize the bloom window for pollination. “We’re coming along. The degree…
Autonomous Weeders Showing Promise in Lettuce Fields
…us that these implements don’t negatively impact the crop as they go through and remove the weeds, which was really interesting and important to find out as well.” The autonomous…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…growers. But the big news is, he wants to use that money to get growers to idle 50 million acres and plant cover crops. He thinks the cover crop would…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. Taylor Hillman hosts today’s show. Bloom is unofficially kicking off this week for several crops including almonds. We have a…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
…annual crops. Other projects include the development of a “Crop Nutrient Minute” Video Series, as well as certification and distance learning for fertigation. A total of 250 different projects have…
Significant Wind Damage Reported in Southern California Orchards
…over, a few limbs broken. Probably about 20 percent of our avocado crop ended up on the ground,” Sayer noted. “While we didn’t lose many lemons directly, I’m sure we’re…
AFBF Suggests Methodology Improvements for NASS Reports
…compile NASS reports. Two significant points highlighted in the report recommend increased transparency with the agricultural industry and increased collaboration. AFBF suggests NASS help industry members understand how crop reports…
California Growers Bracing for Major Rain Event This Week
…neglected to put in a cover crop this year. Sayer explained they won’t have the normal filter strip they usually do to keep rain events from washing sediments out of…
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
…using the more toxic chemicals and go towards the softer ones. The problem is, that demonstrates a lack of knowledge on how the ag industry works with crop protection chemicals…
Time is Running Out for Further Ag Order 4.0 Revisions
…a nitrogen application per crop, that’s so many different data points that have to be captured not only by the grower but then reported. And how is the regional water…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…potential to receive up to 80 percent of their losses. CFAP 2 payment calculations have also been adjusted for commodities such as specialty crops, nursery crops, and specialty livestock. Applications…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-19-21
…also how this year’s World Ag Expo is a resource for an industry that never stopped despite the pandemic, and research that shows crop diversity helps with biodiversity and pest…
Almond Update: Bloom Disease, Irrigation at Next Training Tuesday
…crop advisors. Listen to Wolter’s full interview. Almond Update: Bloom Disease, Irrigation at Next Training Tuesday Again the training is on January 19 from 8:00 am – 9:30 am and…