Everett Griner talks about California disasters in today’s Agri View. California is where most of our grapes are grown. The reason is simple. It is where most of our wine …
Agri View: Pecan Growth
Everett Griner talks about pecan growth in today’s Agri View. Everett informs us about another state growing pecans besides Georgia, and why. Along with a bit of their history. Pecan …
Available Positions on 2018 Almond Board of Directors
Almond Board of California (ABC) announced January 20, 2018 as the deadline for filing nomination petitions for two independent grower member positions and two independent grower alternate positions on the …
Agri View: Two Crops in One
Everett Griner talks about how peanuts have developed into two lucrative crops for producers in today’s Agri View. Two Crops in One Image credit: Peanut Hay/Linda Luttrell/Pinterest Sponsored ContentUnlock Dairy …
Crown Gall Surgery Effective but Labor Intensive
Walnut growers have expressed significant interest in methods for treating crown gall infections in orchards this year. When there are only a few trees that are infected, growers can find …
Agri View: Bumper Crop of Peanuts
Everett Griner talks about 2017 peanut crop in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us about the bumper crop of peanuts produced this year. There was a problem created with this …
Almond Board of California Enthusiastic About State of the Industry
President and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC) Richard Waycott spoke during the state of the industry address at the 2017 Almond Conference, offering insight into current and …
Agri View: Pecan Nut Problem
Everett Griner talks about the pecan weevil in today’s Agri View. Everett checks out the exploding population of the pecan weevil, and the damage being caused. Growers have two choices, …
Wildfire Assessment Study Underway for North Coast Wine Industry
The Wine Business Institute (WBI) at Sonoma State University is orchestrating an assessment study of the damage to the area’s wine industry caused by the multiple wildfires. The project was …
Agri View: Tree Damage from Storms
Everett Griner talks about the agricultural impact of tree damage caused by storms in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses various types of tree damage from recent hurricanes and what the …
Raisin Prices Offset by Lower Production
Raisin prices are climbing back up for grapes this season, but smaller Thompson seedless crops may temper expectations for a lucrative year. A reduction in overall acreage, combined with weather …
2016 Crop Experienced Lowest Raisin Prices in Over a Decade
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released the state summary for the 2016 crop, illustrating the lowest raisin prices in more than 10 years. Raisin Bargaining Association CEO …
Walnut Raisin Prune Report, State Summary 2016 Crop Year
The information contained in this report was supplied by handlers of walnuts, raisins, and prunes to fulfill reporting requirements of Sections 55601.7 and 55601.8 of the Food and Agricultural Code. …
Celebrating National Liqueur Day
Cathy Isom tells us about a holiday not many know about. She is celebrating a sweet beverage that often flavored with fruit, cream, spices, flowers or nuts. That’s coming up …