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 …
2020 ACP Blowups Manageable for Central Valley
Asian citrus psyllid detections in the Central Valley spiked in the wrong direction last year but experts believe that is manageable and expected. Since 2016, the amount of ACP detections …
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
Applications are being accepted for the 7th annual California Green Medal. California vineyards and wineries are encouraged to apply for the 2021 California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. Applications for the …
Ag Lender Perspective on Water Futures and Groundwater Trading
Water futures and groundwater trading was the central focus of the most recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. Several panelists and speakers weighed in on …
Resources Available to Help with Farmworker Vaccination Process
The vaccination process is being rolled out statewide, but differences between counties can be challenging to navigate. Different areas of the state have different systems and priorities in place for …
CA Well Represented on House Ag Committee
Chairman David Scott of Georgia welcomed new and returning Democratic Members of the Committee for the 117th Congress—many representing California. In a statement, Chairman Scott shares is hope for the …
Almond Update: New Team Member Uniquely Suited to Help Growers
The background of the newest member of the Almond Board of California (ABC) may position him to be extra-valuable to producers. Michael Roots is the newest Field Outreach and Education Specialist with …
Registration Open for Inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has opened registration for the inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference. The event was postponed last year and is now scheduled to be a virtual conference …
USDA Measuring Financial Well-Being of California Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to understand the financial well-being of California producers. For the next several months USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be gathering information from …
Almond Matters: Good Weather for Pollinator Activity
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, weather conditions look promising for helping bolster pollinator activity. Last year’s bloom period provided clear skies and warm temperatures, allowing pollinators …
ARS Scientists Look At Potential of Various Microbes to Fight Disease in Carrots
Researchers have begun work looking at microbes that may help to combat diseases in carrots. A team of university and Agricultural Research Service scientists have reported on some of their …
Winery Wastewater Requirements Will Impact About Half of Industry
New regulations from the state of California will unify water discharge rules for wineries and will impact almost half the industry. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted a general order for how …
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded more than $2 million for nutrient management projects. CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is awarding $2.18 million dollars …
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
Participation in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol may provide some added benefits for growers moving forward. The program sets sustainability standards for cotton growers and provides measurable data on stewardship …