…preparing hay for winter storage. The reason I mentioned this is because growing and storing hay is one of the most important crops our farmers produce. But believe me, it…
Crop Production Forecast
…of water. Other Crops – The rice production forecast is 49.2 million cwt., up 31 percent from 2015; alfalfa hay is 5.83 million tons, up 7 percent; other hay is…
Pear Growers Say Supply, Demand Have Equalized
…more pear ground has been converted to other crops, Doug Hemly, who grows pears in the river district, said processors have recognized that a reason for the state’s declining pear…
USDA to Approve Non-Browning GM Apple Variety
…APHIS is specifically required to evaluate if the apple varieties are a plant pest risk to agricultural crops or other plants or plant products. The Act defines a plant pest…
Farmers Markets Must Visit List
…fresh bouquets, and chefs leading walking tours to their favorite stalls. Also be on the lookout for specialty foods and handmade crafts too—great for gifts. While outstanding markets pop up…
Pacific Region Fruit & Nut Review
…for mildew in grapes and for mold and mildew controls on tree fruit orchards. Bunch closure stage occurred for grapes. Almond growers reported limb-breaking crops, with orchard cleaning and mildew…
CA Nitrogen Assessment Brings Improvement Opportunities
…is leading several research projects evaluating the nitrogen requirements of vegetables including including cole crops, spinach, baby lettuce, a salad mix and cilantro. Smith is evaluating crop rotations with broccoli…
Agri View: Consuming GMO Crops
Everett Griner talks about what it will take to show no danger is posed by GMO crops in today’s Agri View. Consuming GMO Crops Well here we go again. Genetically…
Fresno County Ag Value Declines in 2015
…in vegetable crops (4.95% = $59,025,000). Decreases occurred in field crops (41.99% = $134,995,000), seed crops (30.80% = $10,437,000), fruit and nut crops (6.6% = $229,551,000), nursery products (25.65% =…
Limiting Tomato Bacterial Canker Spread
…concern. Limiting Tomato Bacterial Canker Spread When a grower finds tomato bacterial canker in the field, there are a few things to consider. That, according to UC Vegetable Crops Advisor,…
Concerns About Reduced Crop Insurance Funding
…the crop insurance system and improve it,” Peterson says. “One of the things we’ve done that I think has helped us is we’ve expanded it considerably to crops that haven’t…
Going Against the Ancient Grain
Kandarian Organic Farms Owner Larry Kandarian produces some age-old crops on beautiful land in Los Osos. He says some of his crops should be referred to as a forgotten crop…
Specialty Crop Research Grants
…research and extension needs that span the entire spectrum of specialty crops production. To date, USDA has awarded almost $400 million through the specialty crops program. From the National Association…
Agri View: Farm Labor
…other government efforts to bring migrant workers into the United States to harvest this year’s crops. Now, obviously it is too late. Our labor department fails to comply with rules…