Urban Farmers Find Unique Ways to Remain Profitable / Organic Farmer August/September 2020
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Western Ag’s Creative Strategies During COVID-19 Pandemic / Organic Farmer August/September 2020
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The Return of Hemp Research: Western Universities Rekindle Land Grant Research Programs for Hemp / Organic Farmer August/September 2020
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Tree Nut Theft is Back – My Ag Life Episode 21
Jason Scott sits down with Roger Isom, President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), to discuss the recent comeback of tree nut theft in the ag industry. Roger explains the intricate yet simple theft process as well as guidelines that growers and sellers can follow to protect themselves from future thefts.
Some Basic Truths about NOW in Almonds – My Ag Life Episode 20
Joel Siegel, USDA ARS Research Entomologist, sits down with Jason Scott to discuss navel orangeworm (NOW), its prevalence in the tree nut industry and control methods. There is a strong correlation between timely harvest and higher NOW populations, making it pertinent to harvest earlier if there is an abundance of NOW.
Lettuce Dieback: New Virus Found to be Associated with Soilborne Disease in Lettuce / Progressive Crop Consultant July/August 2020
Listen to this article from Progressive Crop Consultant by William M. Wintermantel, USDA-ARS, Salinas.
Virus Pathogens: Challenges to the Health Vegetable Crops / Progressive Crop Consultant July/August 2020
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Marketing During a Pandemic: American Pecans Target Social Distancing Food Trends / West Coast Nut 2020
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Almond Sustainability Supply Chain Program: Voluntary Initiative Allows Growers and Handlers to Provide Aggregated Sustainability Information to Buyers / West Coast Nut July 2020
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Cover Crops Catching on in Hazelnuts: Practice Helps Control Erosion, Manage Weeds and Improve Soil Health on Oregon Hazelnut Farms / West Coast Nut July 2020
Listen to this article from West Coast Nut by Contributing Writer Mitch Lies.