The Northern California walnut harvest could use another short rain event. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk …
Precision Farming with Sap Sensors
Sap sensors can be another tool for growers to make precision irrigation decisions in the field. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture …
Early Walnut Harvesting
Like many other crops in California, harvest for walnuts started a little early this season. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Agri View: Import Problems
Everett Griner talks about imported insects and disease costing millions in today’s Agri View. Import Problems Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture …
New “Produce Innovation Award” for Growers Offers $10K and More to Winner
In a new effort to recognize growers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and potatoes whose innovative practices enhance the role of produce in creating better lives through improved yield or …
Schedule Set for 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Workshops
During the first two weeks of November, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will present four workshops and two webinars on the 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program …
Warmer Temperatures Equal Less Pears
Climate change and warmer temperatures create a perfect environment for fire blight. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s …
Many Possible Causes for Walnut Damage
Black, mushy walnut hulls are showing up in trees, and experts want growers to know what they are seeing. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember …
California to Host Listening Session on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
The California Department of Food and Agriculture will host a listening session on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Updated Proposed Rules for Produce …
Almond Board Announces Bee Management Practices
As part of an ongoing commitment to honey bee health, the Almond Board of California released today a comprehensive, set of Honey Bee Best Management Practices (BMPs) for California’s almond …
World Food Day a Reminder of Everyday Challenges With Food Access
by Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary It is encouraging to see World Food Day observed today, a designation made possible by the inspiring work of the Food and Agriculture Organization …
Family Farmers Do More Than Feed the World
Weekly Column from Agriculture Sectary Tom Vilsack The headlines today can often seem bleak: worries of terrorism, global health, climate change, drought and hunger dominate the news cycle. These are …
Common Fire Blight Treatments Going Away
Fire blight will be an even bigger problem for apples and pears for the 2015 season. Sponsored ContentParka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and PackoutSeptember 4, 2026CIR Agriculture …
Almond Board: Achievement Award Nomination Deadline
The nominations deadline for The Almond Board of California’s Almond Achievement Award is this week. Almond Board Senior Specialist, Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau tells us what the award is and …