…promoting the competitiveness of specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, and horticulture. These investments respond to challenges faced by specialty crop producers in domestic and international markets. Secretary Vilsack emphasizes…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
…good stewards of the crop, but also that we’re maximizing the yield we can get at the end of the season,” said Samler. In navigating almond bloom challenges, Samler’s insights…
Water Strategy Outlined in California Water Commission Report
…water challenges moving forward. The document also underscores the importance of recognizing drought and flood as natural cycles and aligning state resources for a more proactive response. Natural Resources Secretary…
Almond Update: Increasing Problems with Plant Bug Infestations
…pest for some time, however stink bugs have also compounded crop damage challenges in recent years. Machado described an occasion visiting an orchard with a particularly bad problem with stink…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Discovery Opens Additional Research Opportunities
…opens new research avenues and challenges in controlling this crop disease. Professor Walter Leal from UC Davis, specializing in chemical ecology, collaborated on the research, emphasizing the implications for understanding…
Almond Update: Navel Orangeworm Challenges Took a Toll in 2023
The almond industry endured a tough year for navel orangeworm challenges in 2023 for a variety of reasons. During The Almond Conference, UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Pest Management Advisor,…
Almond Matters: Getting Ready for the Growing Season
…optimal orchard health and mitigate challenges that may arise during the growing season. Listen to the report below. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management…
Weather’s Impact on Almond Pollination: Insights from BASF
Almond growers face significant challenges during the crucial pollination phase, where weather conditions make all the difference. BASF Tech Service Representative Jessica Samler underscores the essential role of bees in…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
Learn where your food really comes from. In the new season of the Voices of the Valley podcast, you’ll hear about the successes and challenges the agricultural industry experiences every…
Government Shutdown Continued Threat is Toxic for Ag Businesses
…Speaker Johnson, newly minted in that role or whether Kevin McCarthy were still the speaker, I think the same challenges persist in navigating this environment,” he said. Government Shutdown Continued…
Emergency Regulation Readopted by State Water Board
…will help foster collaborative solutions. The Scott and Shasta rivers, vital tributaries to the Klamath River, face challenges from multiple years of drought, impacting water sources for Siskiyou County. The…
Navigating Weather Challenges in Almond Orchards: Insights from BASF
…navigating the challenges posed by varying weather conditions during the critical bloom period. Samler’s expertise sheds light on the nuanced relationship between weather patterns and almond orchard health, empowering farmers…
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
…to sanitize this year after the really bad infestation we saw of navel orangeworm in almonds,” Wilson said, “you’ve got to do this for carpophilus beetle as well.” Despite challenges…
Average Pay Levels Decline for Ag Workers After Two Years of New Overtime Rules
…in weekly working hours and earnings for California crop workers. Employers adjusted schedules to avoid higher overtime rates, leading to challenges in achieving the purported purpose of the legislation. Before…