…Click to open or download audio report Stanislaus County Farm Advisor Roger Duncan spoke at the recent almond symposium held in Kerman. He went over several aspects of putting in…
Corn Yield Prospects Lower
Rain and cool temperatures have resulted in the delay in corn plantings, and that has reduced the corn yield prospects. Susan Carter reports. Click to open or download audio report…
California Ag Labor and Immigration
…growers will have to wait longer and pay more for that work. He says the right comprehensive immigration bill could alleviate the problem and help turn things around for farmers….
Battling Navel Orangeworm in Almonds
Is the May spray enough to protect your almond orchard? Sabrina Hill has advice from an expert. Click to open or download audio report IPM Specialist Walter Bentley spoke to…
2013 Livestock Marketing Association Convention
…Convention and 50th World Livestock Auctioneer Championship wrapped up this weekend in Montgomery, Alabama. Sabrina Hill reports on comments from the LMA president. Click to open or download audio report…
U.S. Dairy Update
U.S. dairy exports are booming, while around the nation fluid milk consumption continues its decline. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report…
UC Davis Weed Day Next Month
Time is running out for early registration for the the UC Davis annual Weed Day. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report It’s an annual tour…
Nitrogen and Almond Hull Rot
…say. Click to open or download audio report He quoted a UC plant pathologist, who years ago dubbed almond hull rot the “gout of almonds.” He also discussed studies that…
Cotton Production Down
Cotton production is down across the board both globally and domestically, mainly due to weather challenges. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Drought Contributing to Western Wildfires
Hot dry weather in parts of the West are starting to fuel up potential wildfire concerns. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Rice Production Up in U.S., Down Worldwide
There’s a little less world production of rice, but the U.S. rice supplies are projected higher. Susan Carter explains. Click to open or download audio report…
Irrigation and Almond Hull Rot
…about two to three weeks before harvest. For more of Holtz’s comments, click the links below. Click to open or download audio report Click to open or download audio report…
Growers Need to Speak Up on Issues
…their concerns on the issues. Executive Director of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Ryan Jacobsen, says it’s important for growers to attend upcoming meetings. “When the public comment comment opportunity…
Agritourism in California
Agritourism is a growing trend in many parts of California. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Agritourism is becoming increasingly popular, especially around California’s many ag-based…