…have to be a current grower or handler and growers will need to submit a Grower Petition including at least 15 signatures of current growers. Hillman explained they have a…
Almond Matters: Waterlogged Orchards Likely to See Heavy Disease Pressures
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., growers are struggling to work around challenges with waterlogged orchards. Several storm systems over the past several weeks have significantly…
Agronomic Minute: Sensors to Help Fine-Tune Precision Irrigation Systems
…irrigation systems that incorporate up-to-date water need data can help growers reduce water stress in trees. Critically managing the water status of trees can also help growers save water during…
VofV: Adrian Percy Talks About the Exciting Rise of Automated Farm Equipment
…ag tech, up-and-coming technologies in the farming industry, AI, and more. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association….
Floodwaters Create ‘Situational Crisis’ for California Dairy Farmers
…standing water. Evacuation orders have been in effect in several areas including Alpaugh, Allensworth, Porterville, and Cutler. CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh said it has been a difficult…
Vidalia Onion Season Date Announced
…Onion Advisory Panel voted April 17 as the 2023 pack date. For more than 80 years, Vidalia onions have been hand-planted, harvested, and cured by growers. The Vidalia Onion Act…
Concerns for the Future of Pest Management in California
…Pest Management Roadmap for California that was released earlier in the year. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom said the move towards more…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharging Made Easier & Biden Budget Highlights Conservation
…Order 4.0 could make the practice of cover cropping more necessary for Central Coast growers. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing…
Plant Biostimulant Act: ‘Critically Important’ to Industry
…production continues to increase. The fertilizer industry is innovating to meet those demands and legislation like the Plant Biostimulant Act will allow that innovation to reach growers.” About the Author…
Agronomic Minute: Staying Vigilant Against Alternaria
…storms were much colder, which does not generally increase the likelihood of disease. However, the current storms coming through California are much warmer. “Because this is a warmer storm growers…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…Bureau Federation, and Western Growers emphasized the need for safety net support for farmers and ranchers. In the letter, the associations say ongoing tensions with China pose a significant risk…
Almond Matters: Managing Leaffooted Plant Bugs in Orchards
…said the pest has become more challenging due to some materials no longer being available to growers. “They can do a lot of damage; especially if you’re in close proximity…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-15-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NOW pesticide application costing almond growers and average of $99/acre, FELS AB5183 seminars…
Ag Order 4.0 Could Double Central Coast Cover Cropping
Requirements under Ag Order 4.0 could make the practice of cover cropping more necessary for Central Coast growers. Certain types of cover crops can help growers to better manage nitrogen,…