…you put it into storage? What variety was it? Early-maturing crops generally don’t store as long as late-maturing ones, for the most part. Not only that, but for some fruits…
Trade War Impacts Documented in Recent USDA Report
…experienced $646 million in annualized losses. Specialty crops, which included fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts, saw a decline of six percent. Total annualized losses were measured at $837 million. The…
Produce That Can Be Stored in a Root Cellar
…ideal environment for crops like potatoes, winter squashes, and rutabagas, it’s also the perfect place to stash some of your favorite fruits, too. Such as apples, pears, tomatoes, tomatillos, grapes,…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has worked with other collaborators to develop a new resource for growers interested in groundwater recharge. Released at The Almond Conference 2021, the new…
Common Diseases that Pose a Threat to Your Strawberry Crop
…rid of is Angular Leaf Spot. It’s smart only to plant certified disease-free stock and to rotate your crops. Anthracnose is a fungal disease that causes round black or light…
Week in Review: Snowpack Over 140% of Average and Port of Oakland Improvements Coming
…of the pressure on agricultural exports. Increasing frequencies of diamondback moth issues in cole crops highlight the importance of an integrated pest management approach. The Biden-Harris Administration announced it will…
Multistate Scientists Seek HLB Tolerance
…disease. (USGS) “If you find a disease affecting your crops, a good first step is to look for plants that are able to grow and produce despite infection,” said UCR…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-07-22
…along with the importance of staying focused on better water management despite recent rainfall, and a look at the increasing popularity of cover crops. Tune in to the show for…
Quickest Way to Get Veggies on Your Dinner Table
…in a short time frame in order to keep the garden productive. Some crops to consider when you want veggies in two months or less, include: Snap Beans. The fastest to…
Diamondback Moth Infestations Underscore Importance of IPM Approach
Increasing frequencies of diamondback moth issues in cole crops highlights the importance of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. Many growers in California and Arizona have been reporting difficulty in…
Citrus Forecast Down for Navel and Mandarin Varieties
…a notable drop in production for the Navel and Mandarin crops. The Mandarin crop is expected to be down 45 percent from the 2020-2021 season. The total Navel orange crop…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…crops that we have here that allow that strength.” Of the 300 crops grown in Fresno County, ten contribute to over 70 percent of the total crop value. The…
Almond Update: Heading Into 2022 with Industry Optimism
…2021 marketing year that ended in July. We had these year-on-year massive crops,” Waycott explained. “But we were able to handle that which proved that we could do it and…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…the DOJ Antitrust Division, the group notes a suspicious coincidence that fertilizer costs are rapidly climbing as farmer income from commodity crops such as corn and soybeans increase. Family Farm…