California growers have been pleased with a better-than-expected peach crop this year. Manager and Field Representative for the California Canning Peach Association, Sutton Hunter said it was a bit of…
CLas-Positive ACP Confirmed in Ventura County
…mandatory for commercial growers in the affected area, local growers interested in proactive measures to protect their groves or with questions can contact Ventura County Grower Liaisons Sandra Zwaal or…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…risky business. We need to work with growers, and livestock producers to provide them training and resources about risk management options and how to apply them to their farming businesses.” …
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…said NABC President Kasey Cronquist. “Our growers and marketers have fostered a special connection with their Indian customers and we are excited to see these connections strengthen going forward with…
Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy
…now that ensures that domestically grown sugar is sold into the markets before we allow for competition to come from offshore. This kind of protection allows American sugar growers to…
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
…have been steadily adopting robotic technology and artificial intelligence within the sorting process. The data that is collected can then be translated back to individual growers to optimize their production…
‘Crazy Weather’ Kicks Off California Citrus Season
…commodities. However, the late season has contributed to some higher-than-average pest issues. Citrus thrips have been a significant issue for growers this year. While Creamer reports that the quality of…
Exotic Fruit Flies Especially Problematic for California This Year
…first quarantine in the Western Hemisphere for the Tau fruit fly was issued earlier this year. More than 100 square miles have been placed under quarantine in Los Angeles County….
Fusarium Wilt Race 2: A New Potential Threat in Strawberries
A new strain of the fusarium wilt pathogen could become a substantial problem for strawberry growers. Research Plant Pathologist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Peter Henry said the new…
Celebrating California Wine Month
…California to raise a glass to the state’s wine industry and celebrate it, its people, its regions, wines and growers, and experiences.” Gino DiCaro California Wine Institute Wineries across California…
New Research Shows Promise for Mitigating HLB
…method offers a new opportunity. James Thomson, a geneticist at CIGR, envisions this technology being transferred to tree nurseries, providing growers with disease-free trees. This could yield substantial economic benefits,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-07-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how to access incentive information for almond growers, trade programs in the Farm…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…centered on opportunities available to growers. “There will be about an hour’s worth of information from people that can help growers with incentives, TSPs, equipment companies that help growers fill…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…coming and beginning these repairs allow growers to focus on producing the high-quality, sustainably grown strawberries that drive local economies and produce 90% of the nation’s strawberries,” said CSC President…