…as increasing plant stress tolerance and crop quality metrics.” Trials in a variety of crops including grapes and tree nuts have shown to be successful in helping growers achieve desired…
Interview with Congressman John Duarte
…District, after winning over incumbent Adam Gray in November. Duarte is a farmer and businessman who grows almonds, pistachios, and grapes, and is President and CEO of Duarte Nursery. He…
Experience and Education Critical for Adapting to Agricultural Challenges
…diversified operation with several varieties of table grapes, peppers, cucumbers, and squash, DuPuis said there is no shortage of obstacles. Taking an approach of trial and error in both conventional…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-29-22
…orchards, the work to better understand fungicide resistance of botrytis in wine grapes and the cost of transitioning to organic. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…protect crops such as carrots, sweet potatoes, berries, grapes, and tree nuts. Prior to planting, the fumigant is most often injected directly into the soil. It is also applied through…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
…previous year, with some crops changing position. Altogether, the top ten crops accounted for nearly $6.4 billion of the total value. Almonds and grapes continued to dominate production, with each…
Week in Review: Rain Creates Concerns for Raisins & Navel Orange Forecast Increases
Many growers were thankful that California received some much-needed rain; however, the early-season storm system that came through could create issues for raisin grapes. While earlier season pumpkins seem to…
Latest Data Shows California Farm Receipts Increased in 2021
…and nuts. Of the more than 400 commodities produced in California, the most valuable commodity in 2021 was dairy products and milk, valued at $7.57 billion. Grapes and almonds were…
Recent Rain System Could Be Problematic for Raisin Grapes
Many growers were thankful that California received some much-needed rain. However, the early-season storm system that came through could create issues for raisin grapes. Technical Viticulturist for Sun-Maid Growers, Steve…
VofV: Sun World CEO David Marguleas Explains the Successful Strategies Behind a New Product
…out more at WGA.com. From watermelon to stone fruit to table grapes, Sun World CEO David Marguleas has decades of experience in bringing vibrant new products to the consumer market….
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…devastating pest for several crops including strawberries, cherries, grapes, and peaches. Walton noted that even with certain management techniques, growers can still be looking at a farmgate value loss of…
USDA Amends California Grape Marketing Order
…information about the marketing order is available on the 925 California Desert Grapes webpage. Listen to the radio report below. USDA Amends California Grape Marketing Order About the Author Brian German…
CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research
…compounds in grapes without adversely affecting quality. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards April 23, 2024…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Vineyards Free of Botrytis Issues
…grapes can crack under pressure, allowing the fungus to grow in the injury point which provides a moist habitat for spores to germinate. Cracked grapes can also attract fruit flies….