…support in learning how to implement climate-friendly practices such as cover crops, no-till, nutrient management, and more. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. RIPE Awarded $80…
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
…production of fresh fruit and vegetable crops. Blue Diamond Growers will also be leading a project that has been awarded $45 million. The project promotes regenerative almond production and aims…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-19-22
…priorities for the specialty crop industry and how industry collaboration helped get imported grapefruit standards reinstated. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Navel Orange Forecast Up 19 Percent from Last Year
…million cartons, are estimated to come from the Central Valley. The forecast incorporates conventional, organic, and specialty varieties such as Cara Cara and Blood orange varieties. According to survey data,…
Heatwave Causes Concern for Later Season Pumpkins
VP of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, Bryan Van Groningen said there is a bit of concern for their later season pumpkins. While earlier season pumpkins…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…modeling to make impact quantifications accurate and locally specific but also scalable. Targeted farms produce value-added and direct-to-consumer specialty crops as well as the 19 most common row crops in…
Ag Groups Raise Concern Over Damage A Railroad Strike Would Have
…ten percent of the global exports of wheat,” the letter states. “A freight rail stoppage would occur as America’s farmers harvest their crops and would exacerbate global food insecurity and…
‘Pretty Good Season Overall’ for Watermelon Producers
After a frustrating 2021, it appears that watermelon producers are having a successful season this year. VP of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, Bryan Van Groningen…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
…for the specialty crop industry.” The overall specialty crop industry accounts for $64.7 billion in farm gate value and 30 percent of farm cash receipts for crops. SCFBA points out…
Week in Review: Federals See Drought Impacts in Person & Harvester Sanitation Considerations
…for harvester sanitation approaches. A total of 50 projects in California are being funded through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. A coalition of agricultural organizations highlighted the need for…
VofV: Sun World CEO David Marguleas Explains the Successful Strategies Behind a New Product
…for the expansion of that facility into a number of other crops we believe are begging for innovation that are underserved globally.” (Hint: Think mangoes and cherries.) On the other…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…for many producers, including specialty crop, organic and direct market producers. The Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program protects all eligible commodities on a farm under one insurance policy. The Micro Farm…
Weed Management Technology Survey Seeking Grower Feedback
…gauge grower demographics and interest and trying to figure out what we can do to work with industry and try and increase the adoption of non-herbicide techniques in cole crops…
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…for their operation and help sign them up.” To learn more about cover crops and adding forage to your operation, visit Almonds.com/CoverCrops. Listen to Lewis’ interview below. About the Author…