Almond growers with surrounding pomegranate crops need to be concerned of those orchards harboring leaf footed bug aggregations. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire …
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2016 Specialty Crop Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from …
Fig Grower Discusses Labor Needs in California Agriculture
California fig grower Robert Steinacher and his daughter, Deena, were among the exhibitors at the 2015 PMA Fresh Summit. AgNet West’s Sabrina Hill met up with him at the convention …
Almond Board of California: CEUs at 2015 Almond Conference
The Almond Board of California is setting the final plans for this year’s Almond Conference. This year’s Almond Conference will feature more educational sessions than ever before. Senior Specialist, Industry …
Almond Leadership Program from the Almond Board
The Almond Board is now accepting applications for its annual Almond Leadership Program. Almond Board Manager of Industry Relations, Jenny Nicalou, tells us more about the program. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Future Farmers of America Membership and Chapters Expand
1928 was the year the FFA (Future Farmers of America) began with just a few members. This year, 87 years later, FFA has set a new record high. Cathy Isom …
Identifying What Makes Blueberries Taste Better
The University of Florida is looking to improve blueberry taste. Associate Professor of Horticulture Sciences James Olmstead says the project first had to identify what makes blueberries taste good to …
Leaching Programs Need to Start Earlier
Many experts believe almond leaching needs to happen earlier than in the past and this year may be the earliest yet. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation …
Almond Board: What to Expect at Almond Conference
The 2015 Almond Conference is coming up in just a couple of months. Almond Board program coordinator, industry relations, Rebecca Bailey, tells us what growers can expect. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 9
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Expanding trade, talking to Congress about …
Opinion: You Know You’re At a California Fair When…
State fairs around the nation all have some familiar characteristics, yet fairs in the golden state have something that many Californians take for granted. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …
Hull Rot Practice Worth the Stress
Reducing the vigor of almond trees going into hull split will help control hull rot flare-ups; however that can be a hard pill to swallow for growers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
New USDA Fact Sheets Illustrate State-by-State Benefits of TPP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a series of fact sheets illustrating how the newly reached Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement can boost the U.S. agriculture industry, supporting more …
California Ag Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). California received $19.7 million out of approximately $63 million awarded nationwide. Sponsored …