…Pesticide Regulation was piloted in Stanislaus County and shows promise. The tool connects growers with their neighbors to encourage more coordinated use of mating disruption on a wider scale. “If…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-08-23
…due to excess water and lemon growers struggled as demand for the fruit moves toward pre-pandemic levels. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
California Chill Report: Facilitating Bloom Synchronization to Boost Yields
…yields which could benefit growers in the entire industry,” said Khezri. Information from the UC Davis Chill Calculator shows that as of February 6, the Shafter CIMIS station has logged…
VofV: Stuart Woolf Talks Agtech from Apple Computers to Almonds
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…
Agronomic Minute: Staying on Top of Bacterial Blast
Bacterial blast can be a devastating issue for almond growers. Infections can result in up to a 20 percent loss of yield. Technical Services Manager for UPL North America, Cassie…
Significant FDA Structural Changes on the Horizon
…However, Western Growers SVP of Science, De Ann Davis said they look forward to working with the agency in implementing the important changes. “We appreciate the Commissioner’s consideration of the…
VofV: Belinda Clarke and the Many Ways Science Can Help Growers Adapt
…science works with growers to adapt and respond to environmental and political changes. Clarke describes the work that Agri-techE does as creating “an innovation ecosystem for agtech bringing together growers…
California Chill Report: Helping Pistachio Yield in Low Chill Conditions
…timing is very critical, and I suggest that growers track the chill portion from their local weather stations and their nearest CIMIS stations to spray Dormex at the right time….
Almond Update: Pest Management Summit Comes to Modesto
…by growers through the Almond Board as well as really to hear from their peers and experts such as PCAs that work in the industry,” said Lewis. “So that growers…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-01-23
…assessing storm damage, the impact of drought being more reversible than flooding in pistachios, and the importance of almond industry meetings for growers and developers. Tune in to the show…
Almond Matters: Educational Meetings Help to Inform Growers and Developers
…hear from growers. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said they had a great response to a roadshow series they hosted in January. Burkdoll explained that it…
Week in Review: Strawberries Hit Hard by Storms & Cotton Plantings May Be Tempered
Even with a better start to the water year, there is still a bit of trepidation among cotton growers. While the overall outlook for California strawberries remains positive, the industry…
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election on the Horizon
…almonds make life better by what we grow and how we grow,” said Hillman. The Board represents the interests of more than 7,600 growers and approximately 100 handlers throughout California….
California Chill Report: Working to Refine Chill Modeling
…impact chill modeling. “Growers are wondering or worried that the model that uses simply air temperature as an input to calculate chill may not be precise,” said Marino. “They would…