…There’s another way growers can help bees as well. Curtis says growers ca plant bee forage to help improve bee health. The Almond Board is working with Project Apis M,…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
In an online article for the California Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag Alert newspaper, its Assistant Editor, Kate Campbell, delves into the severe problems growers around the state are facing when…
New Communications Manager for Western Growers
Western Growers (WG) Western Growers has added a new member to its staff. The growers’ association is welcoming Jeff Janas as the new Communications Manager. Sabrina Hill has more. Click…
Almond Board: Water Regulations and Farmers
One of the key issues facing almond growers and others is water regulations. Sabrina Hill has more.Click to open or download audio report Vince Roos is a consultant on water-related…
Western, Southern Farmers ‘Need to Work Together’ on Labor
Many California growers are struggling with finding enough labor to work the crops this year. Growers around the nation are having the same problem. Sabrina Hill speaks with a driving…
Good Year for Napa Winegrapes
Late in 2012, a shortage of grape vines was reported. But, it looks like the feared grape rootstock shortage isn’t holding back the Napa winegrape season. Sabrina Hill has the…
California Agriculture Headlines
…the psyllid has turned up in traps in nine counties – including Tulare, which is the state’s number one citrus producer. In other ag news, Growers are expecting a boost…
The Almond Board of California has Information for Growers
The Almond Board has compiled new comprehensive information for growers and handlers on best practices for harvesting and stockpiling of almonds. The Almond Board’s Associate Director, Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis…
The First Day of Citrus Expo
Today is the first day Citrus Expo, which brings citrus growers from California and other parts of the nation to Florida for two days of education and networking. In fact,…
Vegetable Growers Soon Have a New Choice
MANA is developing a product that would control nematodes. Sabrina Hill has the story. To visit the MANA website and locate a representative, click here. Click to Open or Download…
Citrus Industry E-news: Fast Track; Snails; Citrus Expo
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive from Florida includes reports from growers who will be participating in the Fast Track program, news of snails in groves, and…
Few Labor Shortages in Napa
…open or download audio report Napa winegrape growers had some issues with labor earlier in the season, but President of Napa Valley Grapegrowers, Jon Ruel says overall, their workforce is…
Could Citrus Canker Cause Problems in California?
Citrus canker is a problem in more humid parts of the nation, but is it something California growers need to worry about? And if so, what can they do about…
IREC Field Day
The Intermountain Research and Extension Center invites growers to its annual field day next week. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report Registration begins at 7:30…