…product. Much of California’s farm output is highly perishable. Farmers often have little flexibility in timing of harvest, processing or marketing. Shipping delays or loss of electricity for cold storage…
California Winegrape Growers Expected to Suffer $437 Million in Lost Sales this Fall Due to COVID-19
California winegrape growers could suffer at least $437 million in lost sales from this year’s grape harvest due to COVID-19 related economic disruptions. According to an analysis by Jon Moramarco,…
Almond Update: New Partnership and Scholarship for Pollinator Week
…Project Apis m. and the Almond Board has shown that pollinator habitat is fully compatible with typical almond production practices and does not interfere with important growing activities like harvest….
El-kereamy named director of UC Lindcove REC
…he established a research and extension program serving the San Joaquin Valley table grape industry for four years. Prior to joining UC ANR, he was an assistant/associate professor in the…
Increase Your Harvest Using Your Own Hands
Today’s This Land of Ours program Cathy Isom gives you a few tips about how to increase your harvest using your own hands. Pollinating Blossom Of Cucumber By Paintbrush In…
Popular Cooking Oil That Boasts Healthful Benefits
…that’s much less expensive to produce. Roughly 22 domestic and imported avocado oil samples were analyzed. Consumers are encouraged to choose an oil that’s closest to the harvest/production time to…
Reminder: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements Take Effect July 1
…will be much more achievable for growers than the initial proposal of requirements. California grape growers may be uniquely “Their Injury and Illness Prevention Program already probably includes a lot…
Growing Your Own Supply of Ramps
…favor the understory of the forest, such as Ginseng, Nettles, and Trout Lillies. Keep an eye out for aphids and spider mites. Also, resist the urge to harvest Ramps until…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…this critical industry weather the current pandemic so they can continue to plant and harvest a safe, nutritious, and affordable crop for the American people,” Perdue said in a news…
Common Diseases that Can Dampen Your Summer Tomato Crops
…or drop below 58°F. Often, you won’t notice that there was any damage until you have fewer tomatoes to harvest at the end of the season. Prevent blossom drop by…
Research Continues on New Material to Combat Vine Mealybug
…spread of grape leafroll disease. PD/GWSS Board Member Steve McIntyre explained that Dr. Marc Fuchs at Cornell University has made an important breakthrough and while the research will still require…
Protect Your Garden from a Heatwave
…temperatures can cause plants to bolt before you have the opportunity to harvest them. Help your plants by laying down an extra layer or organic mulch to slow down the…
Food Supply Chain Protections Strengthened with Memorandum of Understanding
…resource facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods, as well as to those that grow or harvest food that fall within the FDA’s jurisdiction,” USDA Under Secretary for Food…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
Growers have gotten another tool for their toolbox for combatting common grape diseases. The recent rains that have come through California brought a fair amount of moisture to the vineyards…