In specialty crop news, it was a mixed review for pomegranates in Tulare County for 2012. Sabrina Hill has the details. Click to open or download audio report The Tulare…
Surface Water Shortage
…in about 90 years of record. The notices goes on to say “In view of the current hydrologic situation, water in the fall for uses such as planting winter crops…
Ag Labor Survey
…having with their simple online survey. The 2013 Agricultural Workforce Survey allows farmers to share their experience with finding enough employees to work in the fields and harvest crops. The…
Heat Affecting California Crops
High heat around the state is causing stress to many crops, but helping others. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report The USDA says sensitive avocado…
Will AF36 Work in Almonds?
…are working to see if the same is true for almond crops. Dr. Themis Michailides is a researcher with the University of California at the Kearney Ag Research Center. He…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Six
…to large fields, and unevenness of crops. As well as what they should do if they suspect there is a marijuana grow on their property, which is, of course, call…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Three
…farmer’s crop and plant marijuana. In large crops, the marijuana can grow and be harvested without the produce farmer ever knowing it was there. Sabrina Hill continues our series on…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Two
A Fresno County farmer talks about the troubles he faced when a marijuana operation started up on land near his produce crops. Sabrina Hill has the second part in our…
Sustainable/Organic Production Seminar
…ag industry are invited to a one-day seminar on sustainable and organic production in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. It will focus on sustainable and organic production of field crops,…
AFBF Statement on Senate Passage of Immigration Bill
…depend on the workers who show up every day to tend crops and raise livestock. The Senate-passed bill will help ensure an adequate supply of farm labor. It also provides…
Nematodes Could Fight Other Pests in Corn
A team of USDA and Swiss researchers are looking at better ways to apply nematodes in fields to battle a pest to corn crops. Rod Bain reports. Click to open…
Southeast AgNet E-news: McMillan Announcement; Farm Bill Update
This week’s issue of Southeast AgNet E-News includes an update on the Farm Bill, updates on some important crops to the region, as well as details regarding some beef industry…
More Concerns about Yuba-Sutter Labor Shortage
…a preview of what growers can expect during the harvest in the next few months. She said peaches are the most labor-intensive crops in the area, and of course where…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) to encourage the development of new technologies and improved efficiencies in the production of specialty crops. $375 million for the Specialty Crop Block Grants Program…