Over the last few years, cantaloupe production in California has changed and new areas of the state are starting to see melon production. Industry leaders say they got complacent and …
Trials Looking Into Rhodococcus Field Transfer
Researchers have identified a bacteria that causes bushy top syndrome in pistachios, and trials are looking into transfer possibilities of the bacteria in the field. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds
Many almond growers in the state are looking at proportion deficit irrigation to get through another dry year and experts agree. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock …
Important Insurance Change Deadline
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hitting as many field days as possible to spread the word about a big change in crop insurance policies. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
WTO Rules against U.S.’ Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
From the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture: Today, the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Appellate Body ruled against the United States’ Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements for meat, upholding the …
Bushy Top Bacteria Found in Other Plants
Research looking into pistachio bushy top syndrome accidentally led to the discovery of the bacteria that causes the syndrome in walnut trees. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk …
Almond Leaching Programs Starting Too Late
Almond growers waiting for rains before starting dormant season leaching programs could be hurting their trees. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Many Avocado Growers Still ‘Going By Feel’
An avocado grower study in southern California has shown that a majority of producers are still judging irrigation by feel. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Bushy Top Syndrome Sanitation Recommendations
Although researchers can’t give bushy top syndrome recommendations to pistachio growers yet, they’ve been able to produce some findings about sanitation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock …
Lower Limb Dieback Relationship with Scale
Experts say there is a connection between scale on almond trees and lower limb dieback. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Some Citrus Nurseries Building for Future
Some nurseries dealing with citrus stock are building exclusionary facilities for more reasons than one. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Company Helping Organizations Gauge Sustainability
More and more companies are caring about sustainability; however they may not know where to start. SureHarvest is a company that helps other organizations gauge and monitor where they stand …
Grower Frustrated with Misinformation about Almonds
California’s almond industry has taken a hit in the media and online in social media. Western Fresno County almond grower and fifth-generation California farmer, Dennis Jizmejian, says he’s frustrated by …
Citrus Grower Grouping Causing Some Problems
A third category of citrus tree growers can cause some challenges for Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) protocol treatments around a new trap find. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …