Early data is out for California’s 2018 cash receipts, which shows an increase that’s supported by specialty crops. The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued an initial overview of agriculture…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…Trade to quantify how much carbon is being stored by farming, we can insure that these changes happen. Efforts like planting cover crops, no-till cultivation, and rotational grazing would keep…
Growing the Mexican Sunflower Attracts Pollinators
…plant. When grown in a vegetable garden, you can use Mexican sunflowers to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects to help your crops thrive. Plant your Mexican sunflowers from seed…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…crops include those for which federal crop insurance or NAP coverage is available, excluding crops intended for grazing. A list of crops covered by crop insurance is available through USDA’s…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…like planting cover crops, no-till cultivation, and rotational grazing would keep the carbon in the ground instead of releasing it into the air. The bottom line is, farmers can create…
Nearly Half of California Hemp Acreage Registered in Kern County
…“If there are more markets that open up for different aspects of the crop, it could be just another one of those crops that’s in the rotation of a normal…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a trade mission to Mexico for California specialty crop…
Trade Mission to Mexico for California Specialty Crop Suppliers
…together a trip to Mexico for certified California specialty crop suppliers. CITD says the event is an opportunity to help grow specialty crop markets in the region. Participants will get…
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
…for specialty tomatoes under the new agreement, as well as charge 40 percent more for organic tomatoes compared to conventional. The draft agreement also permits the Commerce Department to audit…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…with ants and termites, wheat crops increased by 30 percent compared to those that did not have the insects. “There have been a handful of studies showing that ants can…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…well as price suppression and undercutting. The draft agreement sets reference prices for rounds and romas at $0.31/lb., stem-on tomatoes at $0.46/lb., tomatoes on the vine at $0.50/lb., specialty loose…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…areas, first appearing in crops in 2016 in Stanislaus County. Rijal has been doing BMSB research since then. Rijal hosted a gathering of farmers and pest control advisers Aug. 13, 2019,…
Navigating the ‘Re-Hemption’ of North America
…a lot of oilseed crops and we’re not growing a lot of the fiber crops that you would find say in Colorado,” said Quick. “So, that’s where we are with…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…and the Work Group, visit our website. Quick facts about Chlorpyrifos Chlorpyrifos is used to control pests on a variety of crops, including alfalfa, almonds, citrus, cotton, grapes and walnuts. It…