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…
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…basic technology. Both technologies are being worked on by scientists in the Produce Safety and Microbiology Research Unit (PS&MRU) at the ARS Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California. Currently, all official…
Almond Update: Advancing Pest Management Practices
…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
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: 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…
Study Shows Rotational Grazing Adoption Varies by Region
…In a recent study, USDA researchers found the highest rate of total rotational grazing adoption, at 49 percent of operations, in the Northern Plains and Western Corn Belt region. The…
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…