…growers are navigating water and nutrition after early season frost, and the winegrape assessment rate has been set at $1.25 for 2022 harvest. Tune in to the show for these…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Has Been Set for 2022 Harvest
The winegrape assessment rate to support continued industry research has been increased for the 2022 harvest. At a recent meeting, the Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board voted to…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
…pest management. However, reducing the likelihood of damage to the nuts will still be crucial for seeing a return on investment at harvest. “I see growers who are very conscientious…
USDA Amends California Grape Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the California Grape Marketing Order. USDA is reducing membership of the California Desert Grape Administrative Committee from 12 to 10. The amendment…
VofV: Food Safety and Using Automation to Mitigate Risk
…focus on the tissue sampling process, which is between the grower and the harvest,” Rafael says of his company, which is currently focused on the leafy greens industry. In recent…
Almond Matters: Good Application Coverage Critical to Effective Pest Management
…materials out in the orchard to address pest populations and prevent issues from developing come harvest time. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Todd Burkdoll said that coverage is…
General Mills Invests $3 Million to Scale Eco-Harvest by ESMC
…initial $3 million investment from General Mills includes an ESMC grant to support the launch and development of Eco-Harvest and funds to scale regional programs. Eco-Harvest is a voluntary market…
Almond Matters: Navel Orangeworm Preparation Prior to Hull Split
…limit NOW issues through harvest. Burkdoll said that DiPel can be a very effective and economical tool for growers to address NOW without disrupting beneficials. “Getting DiPel on pre-hull split…
Quinoa Bacteria Research
…and is ready for harvest. It could help in cases of soil salinity, pest pressures, and even drought. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Quinoa Bacteria…
Almond Update: Acreage Reports Demonstrate a Slight Slow Down
…until this coming harvest and they’re looking at around 59,000 acres.” Bearing acreage for the 2020-21 crop year was estimated at 1.32 million, according to the NASS report. The figure…
Bee Sweet Citrus Adding New Mandarin Facility
…set to collectively harvest approximately 66,000 acres of mandarins throughout the 2022–2023 citrus season. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s April citrus crop forecast left California’s tangerine and tangelo crop projection…
Almond Matters: Staying in Front of Ant Problems
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, ant problems can create significant issues for producers come harvest time. Ant infestations can result in substantial damage to the nuts…
CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research
…grape juice and wine has received an award of $871,052. Incorporating partners in California, Oregon, and Washington, the project seeks to develop a novel treatment option to remove smoke impact…
Week in Review: More Farmland Fallowing & Burn Restrictions Impacting Vineyard Removals
…to assist with needed canal repairs. Some grape growers are having to make some tough decisions about vineyards with burning restrictions coming into effect. After an exceptionally dry start to…