A bill aimed at easing state waste reporting requirements for certain agricultural businesses has cleared its first hurdle in the California Legislature. Assembly Bill 1046, introduced by Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet …
Tree Nut Growers Prepare for New Water Rules Ahead of 2025 Deadline
The Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA), along with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), held the first in …
Western Agricultural Processors Association has Rebranded
The Western Agricultural Processors Association has rebranded to the Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA) to better represent and advocate for all stakeholders in the tree nut industry, including growers, holders, …
California Wine Grape harvest Review
A California Wine Grape harvest review of the state’s 2024 wine grape harvest occurred within a traditional timing window, from early August to late October, under generally favorable conditions. Sponsored ContentPurina Podcast: …
VINE Connect Program Open to Applications
UC/ANR Innovate, the innovation arm of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, has opened applications for its Vine Connect program. California farmers are at the heart of global …
USDA Advances Grape Breeding with Genetic Resources
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Plant Genetic Research Unit (PGRU) is researching crossbreeding of existing grape germplasm, whether among the more than 1,400 accessions available at the PGRU are wild …
Sustainable Vineyards Expand in California
Twelve vineyards in California have joined the Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certified® program, bringing over 2,500 acres of environmentally responsible, socially equitable, and economically viable farmland into the fold. These …
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
The Vineyard Team has unveiled the program lineup for the 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo, scheduled for November 11-13 in Atascadero, California. The event promises a comprehensive educational experience, offering attendees …
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
Long-term exposure to smoke from wildfires can significantly reduce the energy reserves of orchard trees and slash nut production by up to 50%, according to researchers at the University of …
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium Set for January 2025
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Fresno County will host the annual San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the UC Kearney Research and Extension …
California Table Grape Growers Offer Scholarships for 2025
In 2025, California Table Grape Growers will celebrate forty years of helping high school seniors pursue higher education through scholarships. This year, they are offering three scholarship categories, benefiting students …
A 19 Percent Decline in California Walnut Production Expected
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is forecasting a notable decline in California walnut production this year. The 2024 California Walnut Objective Measurement Report is forecasting 670,000 tons, a 19 …
California Harvest Season Well Underway
California harvest season is well underway, according to a recent crop progress report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report shows that late-season peaches, plums, and nectarines are still …
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
Jeff Bitter of Allied Grape Growers was on a panel at a recent California Department of Food and Agriculture meeting highlighting some of the challenges for growers in the state. …