…markets. An effort led by Western Growers looks to speed up the development and implementation of harvest automation technology. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
…are threatening your harvest. Warm, wet weather this time of year makes for perfect conditions when dealing with diseases like almond scab, also known as Cladosporium carpophilum. Growers should watch…
Ag Industry to Streamline Development of Harvest Automation Technology
An effort led by Western Growers (WG) looks to speed up the development and implementation of harvest automation technology. The Global Harvest Automation Initiative (GHAI) has set a goal of…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2020
…during the 2021/2022 harvest – is 1,323,722 acres.ii This estimate takes into account both young orchards coming into production and orchards removed or estimated to be removed. “California almond bearing…
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
…(NAMI) are all involved in legal proceedings against Prop 12. As it stands, the California law pertaining to animal housing standards is set to become effective beginning on January 1,…
Tasty Fruits that Ripen in the Springtime
…Strawberries are at the wildest in the early summer, but there are some types that will provide a decent springtime harvest. Even though Rhubarb is not a fruit, this easy…
A Few Tips and Tricks for Growing the Tastiest Tomatoes
…of the tastiest tomatoes when it’s harvest time. For healthy plants and soil, use organic fertilizer and compost every week to keep plants supplied with nutrients. Remove damaged plants and any…
Western Growers Continues Support for Center for Produce Safety
…way we farm, in the way we harvest, the way we process and package to reduce risk. That’s why we feel it’s such a good investment.” CPS is engaged in…
Rabobank Report: Pork Supply Chain Faces Challenges with Prop 12
…upwards of $3.2 billion. The Rabobank report shows less than four percent of housing for sows meet the standards of Prop 12. With so few operations meeting California requirements, substantial…
Final Rule for Domestic Hemp Production Goes into Effect Today
…The final rule also extends the timing of sample collection to 30 days before harvest. More details about the hemp production program are available through USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Listen to…
Tree that Grows and Provides Healthy Nuts for a Lifetime
…though growing more than one will give you a bigger harvest. You can also increase your harvest by encouraging pollinators to visit your garden. A healthy tree with a companion…
UC Wolfskill Not Changing Walnut Improvement Program Focus
…focus. “We will continue to try and develop earlier varieties for two reasons. One, there is certainly room for improvement to go earlier harvest than this one,” he said. “The…
Food Traceability Proposed Rule Raises Concerns from Industry Members
…deems that the ‘First Receiver’ must capture, and store, and share if asked by FDA, information around the harvest, the cooling, storage, and processing. If the first receiver gathers this…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-12-21
…to fill out, the overall “pretty good” citrus harvest, and port congestion now being addressed by federal officials. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…