Little Snowpack Remains In West Posted by Christina Herrick|May 12, 2015 Snowpack in the West has almost all melted, according to data from the fifth 2015 forecast by USDA’s […]Read More
Important Crop Insurance Deadline Nearing For Growers Posted by Frank Giles|May 12, 2015 Specialty crop, other producers need to certify conservation compliance by June 1.
Registration Open For U.S. Apple Association’s Apple Crop Outlook & Marketing Conference Posted by Christina Herrick|May 12, 2015 Industry leaders from around the country will convene in Chicago, IL, for U.S. Apple Association’s Apple Crop Outlook […]
New Integrated Pest Management App Available Posted by Lauren María Alexander|May 12, 2015 A new free app, IPMinfo, has been developed by University of California (UC) Cooperative Extension’s Surendra Dara in […]
Are Robots The Future Of Grapevine Pruning? By Ann-Marie Jeffries|May 12, 2015 A new robotic pruner being developed uses cameras to build 3-D images that help it determine where to make pruning cuts.
New Alternative To Hedging Could Be A Canopy Management Game-Changer By Ann-Marie Jeffries|May 12, 2015 Palissage can reduce lateral emergence in the fruiting zone, while also decreasing disease.
About 58,000 Jobs In Agriculture And Related Fields Are Slated To Open Over The Next Five Years Posted by Rosemary Gordon|May 12, 2015 National report says the jobs reflect a need for a skilled and trained workforce to support a growing population.
Washington State University Launches New Drought Website Posted by Christina Herrick|May 8, 2015 Washington State University (WSU) Extension recently launched a new website to share updates and water conservation with tips […]
Syngenta Rejects Monsanto’s Buyout Bid Posted by Frank Giles|May 8, 2015 Company says $45 billion offer undervalues future prospects.
New App Aims To Save Avocado Growers On Irrigation Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 7, 2015 Mobile technology provides smart scheduling capable of cutting water output in half.
USDA Announces Grants To Enable More Farmers Markets To Serve Low-Income Families Posted by Lauren María Alexander|May 7, 2015 Purchasing fresh produce at Farmer’s Markets may get easier for low-income families. Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Under […]
Conditions Present For High Fire Blight Risk In East Posted by Christina Herrick|May 5, 2015 “Folks, it’s shaping up to be another doozy of a spring for fire blight and you must heed […]
Mediterranean Fruit Fly Found In JFK Airport Posted by Christina Herrick|May 5, 2015 The Mediterranean fruit fly, one of the world’s most destructive pests, was recently intercepted by U.S. Customs and […]
How You Can Survive The Mobilegeddon By Christina Herrick|May 4, 2015 The Mobilegeddon is upon us. No, this isn’t a time to prepare disaster bunkers, or buy canned food […]
Wet Season Off To Extremely Early Start In South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 1, 2015 Some areas saw more than 200% above-average rainfall during April.
Share Your Story Of Environmental Stewardship By Lauren María Alexander|May 1, 2015 As I wrote this column, Earth day, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary, was quickly approaching. The annual holiday, […]
Why Soil Health Should Matter To You By John Whitney|May 1, 2015 As growers, even those of you who rely exclusively on hydroponic or artificial growing media, you certainly know […]
Expand Your On-Farm Market’s Reach In A Click Or Two By Christina Herrick|May 1, 2015 USDA’s local food directories can help promote your business while expanding your reach to new customers.
What USDA Local Food Directory Is Right For Your Business? By Christina Herrick|May 1, 2015 According to the USDA’s Local Food Directories, there are specific definitions for farmers’ market, on-farm market, CSA, and […]
Budget Wisely For Big Projects On The Farm By Rosemary Gordon|May 1, 2015 Knowing exact costs and anticipating the unexpected will go a long way in helping execute capital projects.
