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California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
Several lawmakers point to California’s water mismanagement as being one of the biggest hurdles that growers are dealing with. The issue was highlighted during a press conference at the World…
Chef Martin Yan New Pistachio Ambassador
…Growers as a global brand ambassador. World-renowned Chef Martin Yan is joining forces with American Pistachio Growers as a global brand ambassador. The news comes just ahead of the Pistachio…
Grower Experience with Dried-on-the-Vine Raisin Varieties
…are looking towards the future with some of their trial blocks. Although the dried-on-the-vine varieties come with their own challenges, they still present an interesting opportunity for growers. “As soon…
VofV: Tom Mulholland and the Bottom Line of Agriculture – Productivity
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
California Chill Report: Starting Small with Dormancy Breaking Materials
Dormancy breaking materials can help growers overcome a variety of issues related to challenges pertaining to chill accumulation. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research Institute, Masood Khezri has been…
Almond Update: Agenda Set for Pest Management Summit
…Hillman. “A lot of different names there too that growers will recognize including Florent Trouillas and Brian Dugo. There’s also a Q&A segment in that session so growers can get…
ThryvOn™ Technology Now Available for Cotton
…This new technology provides built-in protection against these pests along with providing growers additional options and flexibility in how they manage their fields. We are excited to provide growers greater…
U.S. Cotton Plantings Down Despite Demand Improvements
…notes that increasing production costs, lackluster demand, and supply chain challenges have been difficult challenges for growers. However, the outlook for the 2023/24 marketing year presents some optimism. While world…
Emergency Conservation Assistance Available to Address California Storm Damage
…growers experienced. FSA State Director Blong Xiong announced that the application window will close on April 14. A total of 41 counties are considered eligible for the assistance that is…
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
…offer a variety of benefits to growers. Depending on the material, they can help enhance plant and soil health to be more resilient and efficient. “Biosolutions also provide farmers with…
Week in Review: Flooding Delays Monterey Production & Lawmakers Call for Avian Flu Action
Flood damage in Monterey County is going to set back production timelines for many growers. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, eight U.S. Senators are requesting that the…
Almond Matters: On the Brink of Almond Bloom
…However, growers will be paying close attention to the potential for rain and what that could mean for disease pressures. “If it doesn’t rain between now and the bloom period,…
Planting Delays in Monterey County Due to Flood Damage
Flood damage in Monterey County is going to set back production timelines for many growers. Multiple storms brought a tremendous amount of rainfall to the area, flooding a significant amount…