…bees—the number required for a colony to be able to fulfill a pollination contract for almond growers come February–beekeepers can decide in September if it is economically worthwhile to overwinter…
Tempering Expectations for the Future of Organic
…report noted that organic growers generally require at least a 40 percent premium over conventional produce in order to make organic production cost effective. Author of the report, Senior analyst…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…growers have the ability to solve the major threats of our time – but they need help. We need our water supply. To make sure we have that, We need…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
…of years that CRB has been established and has remained supported by its growers demonstrates the level of successes its had,” said Martin. “Scientific study and the results take time,…
Report Shows Licensed Hemp Acreage More Than Quadrupled in 2019
…through surveying state departments of agriculture beginning in 2016. So far this year a total of 16,877 state licenses have been issued to growers and researchers, marking an increase of…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…we always achieve better results by going through that process.’” Representatives from several agricultural groups including the Nisei Farmers League, American Farmland Trust, and the Western Agricultural Processors Association took…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…tree growers of pecan trees with a tree mortality rate that exceeds 7.5 percent (adjusted for normal mortality) but is less than 15 percent (adjusted for normal mortality) for losses…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
Registration is open for the annual nutrient management conference hosted by CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program and the Western Plant Health Association. The 27th annual conference is being held October 27-30 at…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
Thanks to some creative thinkers in private industry, Cap-and-Trade could become a new income source for growers. Cap-and-Trade was a controversial program invented some years ago as a way for…
Keeping Plants Healthy with Foliar Feeding
…/ Pixabay Foliar feeding dates back to the 18-hundreds and has become one of the most popular plant-feeding methods. It allows growers to offer plants essential nutrients and minerals, which…
How to Grow and Use the Valerian Plant
…itself. The plant needs time to spread before you can sustainably harvest the roots. If you’re harvesting for headache relief, harvest the whole plant. Most growers, however, choose to use…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
…regard to issues that growers and PCAS and crop consultants would face in forage production.” Over the years the event has evolved to better engage the industry. There is typically…
FMMO Rollout: ‘Most People Are Pretty Happy’
…people were trying to gauge where they stood in relation to this whole new system,” said Director of Economic Analysis for Western United Dairies, Annie AcMoody. “Overall, now we’re over…
Almond Update: Two Must-Knows About Second Tariff Aid Payments
…significant differences this time around and more growers are eligible. Listen to Adams’ full interview. Almond Update: Two Must-Knows About Second Tariff Aid Payments For more information, visit the “Hello, Growers” at Almonds.com….