…County 2012 Crop Report is out, and it shows good and not-so-good news for pomegranate growers in the county. Pomegranates are becoming more and more popular around the state, but…
AgNeTVideo: Brian Dunning Discusses Food Safety
Brian Dunning, Director of Quality Assurance for Blue Diamond Growers, discusses almonds and food safety….
Curly Top, Powdery Mildew Seen in Tomatoes
…is spread by the beet leafhopper. Spring plantings are the most susceptible to the pest. Some tomato growers in Merced County are also reporting problems with powdery mildew. Powdery mildew…
Surface Water Shortage
…may only be available to the most senior water right holders. For growers whose water rights are limited due to the shortage, the notice gives some tips such as limit…
Citrus Industry E-news: FL Fresh Citrus Report; HLB Research Summary
…to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current e-news issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Citrus Expo 2013-FREE admission for California Growers!…
AgNeTVideo – Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
Growers and residents who think they have may trees damaged from the Asian Citrus Psyllid are asked to call their local Agriculture Commissioner’s office….
Citrus Expo E-news: New Issue Available
California citrus growers are invited to attend the World’s Premier Citrus Expo on August 14-15 in Fort Myers, Florida. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the…
Virginia Creeper Leafhopper Found in Northern CA
Growers are dealing with a vineyard pest in the coastal and northern regions. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report The Virginia creeper leafhopper is now…
Water Use Efficiency for Almonds Seminar
Almond growers are invited to a seminar on water use efficiency. It’s organized by the Center for Irrigation Technology Ag Water Energy Center at California State University, Fresno. The event…
Heat Illness Prevention
…e-tool that further explains CalOSHA requirements and heat safety practices. There is another inspection growers can have before Cal/OSHA arrives. Growers with coverage from State Fund can take advantage of…
Citrus Expo E-news: Future Psyllid Control
California citrus growers are invited to attend the World’s Premier Citrus Expo on August 14-15 in Fort Myers, Florida. One of the many seminar topics will be the future of…
Bacterial Spot in Almonds
…that growers have stopped using them. It was recently discovered in an orchard in California and is causing concern for growers here. Signs of bacterial spot start out as large…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Five
…a prominent Fresno County grower, with a popular area produce store. During a seminar on marijuana and legal agriculture, he spoke first hand on the problems he had when growers…