…crops showed increases. Multiple types of lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, cantaloupe, and sweet potatoes all experienced various levels of growth in utilized production value. Plantings were also down in 2020, with…
Wildflowers to Consider Planting in Your Garden for Pollinators
…nearby agriculture crops that help feed the rest of the world. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Wildflowers to Consider Planting in Your Garden for Pollinators…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
…lettuce growers in the Salinas Valley, Mosqueda has been a part of farm mechanization research investigating its potential. Crops that are particularly labor-intensive, such as many field and row crops,…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…used to enhance the ability of states to respond to COVID-19, specifically in support of specialty crops.” Some of the flexibilities sought by NASDA include allowing for the repurposing of…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…growers. But the big news is, he wants to use that money to get growers to idle 50 million acres and plant cover crops. He thinks the cover crop would…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday. Taylor Hillman hosts today’s show. Bloom is unofficially kicking off this week for several crops including almonds. We have a…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
…annual crops. Other projects include the development of a “Crop Nutrient Minute” Video Series, as well as certification and distance learning for fertigation. A total of 250 different projects have…
Stakeholder Meetings to Look at Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture
…The annual crops meetings will be held on Tuesday, February 16 and Friday, February 19. Finally, the perennial crops meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, February 23 and Friday, February 26….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-03-21
…and his priorities if confirmed, research looking at sheep grazing cover crops, and changes to wine wastewater rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Treating the Plant Pathogen Powdery Mildew Naturally
…of different plant families. It has been known to annihilate entire crops and can be difficult to get rid of. You’ll recognize it by its description, really. If your plants…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…potential to receive up to 80 percent of their losses. CFAP 2 payment calculations have also been adjusted for commodities such as specialty crops, nursery crops, and specialty livestock. Applications…
How to Treat Some Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…soil care, and rotate your crops annually to keep the soil—and edible plants—healthy. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Treat Common Plant Pathogens Naturally…
FCC Report Highlights Value of Broadband to Ag Productivity
…and information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the report highlights the effect that broadband connectivity has on the production of certain row crops. One of the key findings of…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
…tool chest to offer ‘bigger carrots’ to landowners who incorporate the prioritized practices into their conservation plans,” says Suarez. Conservation cover, cover crops and cover crop rotation top the list…