…fires burned over 4.2 million acres and filled the air with dense smoke and ash. Wildfire smoke blocks sunlight, which reduces photosynthesis—trees’ ability to produce carbohydrates that are essential for…
Farm Struggles Similar to Those Seen in 1980’s Continue to Impact Growers
…say that it’s a bad time, but it’s a, for many farmers, it’s a difficult time they’re trying to get through and hopefully see some better light at the end…
Week in Review: More Water for CVP Contractors & Mixed Results for Nut Shipments
…with almond shipments increasing and decrease in pistachio shipments. Several industry groups have filed lawsuits against the EPA over its finalized emissions standards for heavy-duty and light– to medium-duty vehicles….
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
Tips for staying safe while grilling on this Independence Day. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by urban_light/DepositPhotos On July Fourth, the aroma of barbecue will fill…
Additional Lawsuits Brought Against EPAs Heavy-Duty Truck Rule
Clean Fuels Alliance America, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), and the National Farmers Union (NFU) have filed lawsuits against the EPA over its finalized emissions standards for heavy-duty and light-…
Wildfires Threaten CA Wine Country
…Sites Fire in Colusa County has burned more than 19,000 acres and continues burning. CEO of Fisher Wines, Rob Fisher, discusses the intricacies of growing wine grapes. Light smoke haze…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…as Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light and Michelob ULTRA, all of which have the new U.S. Farmed label. The label gives consumers the ability to identify and purchase locally grown…
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
…unique and enhanced characteristics to accompany the prevailing industry variety, the Improved French prune. UC Davis Prune Breeding Program Manager Sarah Castro said UC Yolo Gold, a patented gourmet product,…
Global Survey Seeks to Understand Production and Trading Costs
…regions like the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa, and more. The Coalition emphasizes the importance of shedding light on challenges in the fresh produce supply chain globally to help the industry,…
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
…Manager Sarah Castro said that varieties including the patented UC Yolo Gold and J2N cultivars will support farmers through difficult periods like crop failure. “Sometimes there can be crop failures…
Additional $205 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir
Congress has given the green light for a significant boost to the Sites Reservoir Project, based on a recommendation from the Bureau of Reclamation. A total of $205.6 million in…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
California citrus farmers are finding ways to adapt to the changing landscape, as the challenges of this production year come to light. Amid the harvest of California navels, mandarins, and…
Almond Matters: Orchard Preparations for Almond Bloom
…trees ready for the coming growing season. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll sheds light on the significance of the pre-bloom period, emphasizing a need to start…
Navigating Weather Challenges in Almond Orchards: Insights from BASF
…navigating the challenges posed by varying weather conditions during the critical bloom period. Samler’s expertise sheds light on the nuanced relationship between weather patterns and almond orchard health, empowering farmers…