…into vineyards. There has been a strong grower sentiment of feeling behind this season, with abnormal weather impacting average timing for disease management approaches. “Trying to time things to get…
Almond Matters: Taking Care of Perennial Grasses in Orchards
…Todd Burkdoll said it might be a tough year for grasses. Weather conditions this season may have prevented some preemergent activities or caused a breakdown in their efficacy. “Having ample…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Tree Nuts Safe from Pest Pressures
…differences in pest pressures due to just the season that we’re having overall,” said Driver. “Because we have been wet and cold and have had less heat accumulation, that could…
Shift in Leaffooted Bug Species Impacting California Almonds
…create remain the same. As almonds are especially vulnerable to feeding early in the season, it is the overwintering population that causes the most concern. Monitoring efforts in spring will…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers what growers might expect with disease pressure with an abnormally rainy season, constant…
Industry Organizations Seek Federal Intervention in Port Labor Negotiations
…letter include California Citrus Mutual, American Farm Bureau Federation, and National Milk Producers Council. Especially concerning for the organizations, is the timing of the negotiations and the uncertainty it brings….
Recent Storms Help to Double SWP Allocation
…snowpack is more than double the average for this point in the season. Altogether, California’s snowpack is being measured as 225 percent of the April 1 average. The abundant snowpack…
Floodwaters Create ‘Situational Crisis’ for California Dairy Farmers
…in the season. The abundance of floodwaters has largely destroyed feed crops in the area. “We’ve probably lost the entire year’s wheat crop in the south valley which really sucks…
Vidalia Onion Season Date Announced
A favorite sweet onion heads to supermarkets soon. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Vidalia Onions Pixabay The start of Vidalia onion season is almost here, with the…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…representing California interests such as California Citrus Mutual, California Specialty Crops Council, and California Table Grape Commission. The groups point to driving factors such as volatile weather and crop loss…
Almond Update: Staying Efficient with Nitrogen Plans
Growers are preparing to implement their nitrogen plans after a long bloom period this season. Associate Director of Agricultural Research with the Almond Board of California (ABC), Sebastian Saa said…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-06-23
…drill calibrations for appropriate cover crop seeing, maintaining market access for California citrus part of the Farm Bill discussion. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Current Snowpack Rivals Largest on Record in California
…of 41.5 inches. The figures represent 177 percent of the average at the location for this point in the season. Statewide, the snowpack is even more robust at 190 percent…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-01-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California citrus Farm Bill priorities, understanding that the Feekes growth stage is helpful…