This year’s processing tomato crop in California could be one of the biggest in history. If the government projections hold true, California tomato growers should produce 13-million tons for processing…
Pistachio Research Helps Growers’ Profits
The pistachio industry is banking on research efforts to help growers to become more profitable. The California Pistachio Research Board is donating one and a half million dollars to help…
ASTA Seeds Conference: New Varieties For Growers
…growers can expect to see new seed varieties coming out in the market. He says consumers play a part in new seed varieties, so growers can continue to provide what…
AgNeTVideo Report: Fresno County Blossom Trail
…pretty early in the season, so there aren’t flowers on the trees yet. Growers say in just a couple of weeks, the trail will be popping with color. For more…
Blossom Trail Celebrates 25 Years
…it is still a little early in the season, the trees are still without blossoms, but organizers and growers say in just a couple of weeks, the trail will be…
ASTA Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference Enlightens, Educates
…whom we interviewed. Both Southeast AgNet and AgNet West radio networks reach growers in both these major U. S. vegetable production regions, and we found a number of questions to…
ASTA Seeds Conference Looks at Needs of Growers
Taking a look at the needs of growers – that’s a main focus of the American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower Conference happening this week in Arizona. Sabrina Hill…
ASTA: CA Seed Researcher Comments On Intellectual Property Rights
…driving vegetable varieties forward. Her comments in our interview are targeted to vegetable growers in California and other U. S. vegetable production areas. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Weather Hurts Vegetable Crops
…cause concern about produce availability for this season. To add to the concern, many of these crops are not eligible for crop insurance, leaving the growers out in the cold….
First Signs of Nectarine Crop Popping Up
…a web video, how the new crop is taking hold and reminding growers about starting bloom treatments soon which help to increase the fruit size.California growers produce most of the…
Pistachio Growers Watch for Mealybugs
It’s that time of year when pistachio growers need to be on the lookout for an orchard pest. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report David Haviland,…
Strawberry Growers Fight Weather
Strawberry growers in Southern California are fighting the frost, but that’s not their only concern. Our recent bout with freezing temperatures caused some damage to strawberries in Oxnard and Santa…
New Website Helps With Pest Management
If you’re looking for answers when it comes to pest management problems, we have a lighting fast solution for you. A great tool for growers to make use of anytime…
Pistachio Shipment Reports Have Good News
Shipment reports show a good increase for pistachios. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Richard Matoian is the Executive Director of American Pistachio Growers. He says…