Many growers were thankful that California received some much-needed rain. However, the early-season storm system that came through could create issues for raisin grapes. Technical Viticulturist for Sun-Maid Growers, Steve…
Weed Management Technology Survey Seeking Grower Feedback
…the industry is and what may be needed moving forward. “Most of us didn’t have too much experience with robotic weed control, that’s why we contacted Steve Fennemore to see…
2022 Dairy Sustainability Award Winners
…Steve and Cheryl Schlangen Dairy Farm, Albany, Minnesota; which were all awarded Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. 2022 Dairy Sustainability Award…
Origin of Livestock Rule for Organic Dairy Finalized by USDA
…and Farmer-Member Steve Pierson. “This is a priority that we have led nationally and over the last seven years, and while the regulation isn’t perfect, I am encouraged that there…
Reduction of CO2 Highlighted in New Season of MJDOA TV Series
…the industry’s part in mitigating climate change. Co-founder of the group Steve Malanca, teases the season three premiere adding that show producer Jeff Aiello, “has done a really good job…
Organic Produce Sales Over $9 Billion For First Time in 2021
…similar,” said Steve Lutz, Senior Vice President of Insights and Innovation at Category Partners. “Sales of organic produce in 2021, while up a bit less than expected, remain on par…
2022 World Ag Expo Chairman Announced
World Ag Expo recently announced Steve Wilbur as chairman of the 2022 event. A local cotton farmer, Wilbur also runs a dairy with his family, grows feed and multiple row…
Using AI to Better Understand Grapevine Leafroll and Red Blotch Diseases
…Board, Steve McIntyre said the researchers will be using artificial intelligence technology to help with development. The project is being led by Dr. Monica Cooper, Viticulture Farm Advisor from Napa…
MSOB: Beneficial Bacterium Helps Grapevines Fight Pierce’s Disease
…to sensitize the plant to the pathogen. The plant then has a defensive reaction that it will mount against the pathogen that it normally would not,” said Steve Lindow with…
Research Looks at Grapevine Red Blotch Virus Effects on Wine Quality
…compounds and where all the compounds end up usually after veraison,” said Steve McIntyre, Chair of the PD/GWSS Board. “Some of those things that we want to end up in…
PD/GWSS Board Supports Project to Develop Powdery Mildew Resistance in Grapevines
…potential of using CRISPR Cas9 technology to integrate powdery mildew resistance into grapevines. Chair of the PD/GWSS Board, Steve McIntyre said the project builds on work performed by Dr. David…
Several Factors Contributing to Wider Adoption of Agtech Innovation
…in their operations. Cooperative Extension Specialist and Weed Scientist with UC Davis, Steve Fennimore said that several factors come into play as to why agtech adoption has grown. “There are…
American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
COURTESY: ValleyPBS My Job Depends on Ag (MJDOA) is much more than a sticker decal and a Facebook page. Co-founder of MJDOA, Steve Malanca shared his excitement for the second…
New Strawberry Varieties Developed Through UC Davis Breeding Program
The University of California, Davis has developed two new strawberry varieties, providing growers with even more options. Director of the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program, Professor Steve Knapp said the…