…develop, pupate and end their lives as moths who find a mate. Females then lay eggs in developing nuts, where larvae feeding damages the crop. Typically the pests fly three…
More than $7 Billion Paid in Second Round of USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…2020. Eligible Commodities CFAP 2 supports eligible producers of row crops, livestock, specialty crops, dairy, aquaculture, and many other commodities, including many that were ineligible for CFAP 1. FSA’s CFAP 2…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-26-20
…outlining the ag priorities for the next administration, and smoke exposure stressing the need for crop insurance. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-26-20
…NASDA outlining the ag priorities for the next administration, and smoke exposure stressing the need for crop insurance. Tune into the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Enrollment Period for USDA Safety-Net Programs Open
…signups for the 2021 crop year. Producers will have until March 15, 2021, to enroll. The programs help farmers navigate challenges in either revenue or pricing issues for certain crops….
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
…updates that were part of the interim final rule. Payment rates for cover crop rotations have been increased and a new payment for advanced grazing management has been introduced. The…
The Western View: New Climate Strategies May Benefit Ag
…of water retained for crop use after the rainy season ends. With that sort of payoff, it should be easy for more growers to incorporate organic matter and cover crops…
Wine Glass Half-Full: Challenges Help Balance Winegrape Oversupply
…lining to 2020. “This situation between us having a short crop to begin with and then also the effect of smoke limiting the amount of coastal grapes that are going…
First Citrus Forecast Low, Just Slightly for CA
The estimated citrus production for the nation this coming season is low overall, but just slightly for California. USDA’s first Citrus Crop Forecast for the 2020-2021 season was announced and…
Nut Crops Benefit from Atmospheric Pressure Adding Nitrogen
…with them additional nitrogen for crops. Certified Crop Advisor and Sustainability Specialist for Ultra Gro, Richard Kreps said that he’s been observing some interesting results from turbulent springtime storms over…
Smoke Exposure: ‘Get Out of Jail Free Card’ for Winegrape Buyers
…is hardly a vineyard being harvested without analysis of smoke impact. The potential of damage to winegrapes has been enough for some buyers to steer clear of this year’s crop…
Almond Update: Cover Crop Impresses Grower, Increases Water Retention
…Cover Crop Impresses Grower, Increases Water Retention Find out how to take advantage of cover crop seed assistance programs at Almonds.com. There you can read more about Chris Rishwain’s cover crop story….
The Western View: Honors to A Farmer With A World-Changing Invention
…Frank began inventing at age 13. In the mid-20th century, Mr. Zybach transformed agricultural production worldwide. He created Center-pivot irrigation. It’s a method of crop irrigation in which equipment rotates…
OpenET Project Seeks to Transform Water Management in the West
…in addressing water issues. Example of OpenET platform. COURTESY: Environmental Defense Fund “OpenET can be integrated into farm and ranch management software that helps growers match irrigation to crop water…