Citrus harvest has been moving along nicely for a favorable market. California Citrus Mutual President Casey Cramer earlier this month said the harvest was going pretty well so far this…
Yolo Gold Prune Cultivar Continues Showing Promise
…“That one is a fruit that harvests about one to two weeks after you would typically harvest Improved French which is the industry’s standard cultivar at this point,” said Castro….
Supreme Court Asked to Review Case Against California’s Prop 12
The legal challenges to the animal housing requirements established in California’s Proposition 12 are continuing. The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) recently filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court for…
New Walnut Variety Provide More Flexibility for California Growers
…considerable promise. The variety is very similar to Chandler but will offer growers a slightly different timeline for harvest. “It will be earlier harvesting than Chandler, which has been a…
FDA Launches Lettuce Sampling Campaign in Yuma County
…current harvest season. Yuma County farmer John Boelts said that the industry has been testing diligently prior to the announcement from FDA. “I think laypeople when they hear about ‘oh,…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…even in some rare cases whole fields because it’s not economically viable for them to spend the money to harvest them.” Swett has been conducting diagnosis efforts to help get…
Industry Members Discouraged by Blueberry Investigation Verdict
…market, especially during our critical growing and harvest seasons.” The investigation was initially launched in September 2020 at the request of the U.S. Trade Representative. ABGA actively participated in the…
Seedlings to Start in February for Spring Vegetables
…here and there. Broccoli is one of them. Brussel Sprouts, too. Seeds started now will provide an early autumn harvest. Start Cabbage next to the Broccoli and they will be ready…
When is the Best Time and How to Harvest Rosehips
When and how to harvest rosehips. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Zsofia Szalay on Unsplash Rosehips generally appear between late summer and late autumn, depending…
Significant Wind Damage Reported in Southern California Orchards
…going to see a lot of scarring and downgrading of the fruit when it actually does get to harvest. This was an event that we’ll feel at the bottom line…
USDA Announces Hemp Final Rule, Formalizing Regulatory Requirements
…testing and disposal. Some of the significant changes to the final rule include an expanded harvest window time of 30 days instead of 15 noted in the interim rule. The…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
…may be unable to offer full-time work to H-2A employees. Other changes to the H-2A certification program include enhancements to the standards for rental housing and public accommodations. The…
Natural Disaster Assistance Offered Through QLA Program
…destroyed before harvest are ineligible. Losses of crop quality occurring after harvest are also not eligible for assistance. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
New Report Details Findings of Ag Labor Investigations
…the report’s authors. “As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, better targeting enforcement efforts could strengthen protections for the farmworkers who harvest and pack our food.” A total of 70…