Pistachio leaders told growers how they are using modern communication to get their product’s message to consumers. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
Shot Hole Borer Moving North
The California Avocado Commission reported that the polyphagous shot hole borer has been found further north in Southern California. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Bug Vacuum Research to Combat Lygus
Research is looking into a bug vacuum to help California strawberry growers control lygus bug damage. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
SACRAMENTO, November 20, 2015 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will begin accepting applications today, November 20, 2015, for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). …
Almond Board: Water Issues and Yield
As almond growers continue to work their way through limited water supplies, University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll says while yields will come back after limited irrigation …
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
New NRCS handbook to support conservation on organic farms From NRCS: By Ben Bowell and Lindsay Haines Consumer demand for organic products continues to grow. The Organic Trade Association, which …
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan: Key Outcomes for Agriculture Secretary Vilsack arrived in Japan today to meet with agricultural counterparts. The United States recently concluded negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) …
FDA Issues FSMA Produce Safety, FSVP and Third-Party Accreditation Rules
We spoke with Dr. Jim Gorny, PMA vice president of food safety and technology, about the FDA’s release of three final rules to implement the Food Safety Modernization Act and …
California Pistachio Growers Get Water Information
California pistachio growers got important information about Sustainable Groundwater Management Act preparedness at an industry lunch Monday by Horizon Nut Company. Sabrina Hill reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Pruning Young Trees Around Wet Weather
Pruning young trees can be a challenge this fall and winter if excess precipitation is in store from El Nino conditions. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Agri View: Varroa Mites-CCD
The Varroa mite is now accepted as one of the major causes of Colony Collapse Disorder, the mysterious disease that is killing our Honey Bees. Everett Griner talks about the …
Pistachio Chilling Hours Worse Than Drought
It’s no surprise to California pistachio growers that this season’s crop is looking light and experts say chilling hours were a bigger problem than the drought. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
New Raisin Variety Being Tested in Central Valley
A new raisin variety is being tested in the Central Valley and it has the potential to make production less expensive for growers. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For …
No Economic Threshold for Big Pest
Experts say there is no economic threshold for California almond producers to look for when dealing with leaf footed bug due to the damage they cause. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …