…been especially responsive to the program, accounting for 72 percent of all awardees last year with 143 new almond growers participating. California growers planted more than 12,580 acres of cover…
Almond Matters: Navel Orangeworm Preparation Prior to Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, navel orangeworm (NOW) monitoring is well underway as growers see hull split on the horizon. High levels of NOW moths are…
Celebrate Avocados in June
…June as the official California Avocado Month and they continue the tradition this year. Avocados are grown by about 3000 California growers primarily with Groves from San Diego to Monterey….
ACP Detection Response: ‘The System is Working’
…Hornbaker noted. “If we didn’t have growers and nurserymen and packers who are so diligent, we wouldn’t be seeing the successes that we’re seeing to date.” Three ACP detections were…
MSOB: Plant Biostimulant Act Necessary for Regulatory Clarity
…crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production –…
Changes to Walnut Marketing Order Still Working Through the Process
…process, which is an 18-to-24-month process that requires a hearing and then a referendum vote for the growers.” CWB’s Marketing Order Revision Committee recently held a hearing and is continuing…
Sustainability in Agriculture
…time, this shift into carbon, I think, is causing a lot of ‘maybe let’s wait and see’ from some of these growers,” she said. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…the food system. In a release, the secretary’s office said the address underscored “USDA’s commitment to increase competition, bolster access to healthy, affordable food, ensure growers and workers receive a…
MSOB: Biological Approaches to Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila
Spotted wing drosophila can be a problematic pest for a variety of growers, as the pest impacts a multitude of crops. Senior Product Development Manager for Marrone Bio Innovations, Dr….
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-30-22
…support for winegrape losses due to wildfire smoke, and a breakdown of California’s top-producing counties. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Week in Review: Future of Imidacloprid Use & Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop Potential
…the California Association of Winegrape Growers, John Aguirre said the ERP is a notable improvement from the assistance provided under the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus. All of the…
USDA Works to Improve Market Conditions for Poultry Farmers
…Union President Rob Larew. “This rule will ensure poultry growers have a fair marketplace, free from retaliation. We will review the proposed rule and share further recommendations with USDA to…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling
…labeling regulations. The coalition of ag groups which includes the American Farm Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, and Western Growers warn of significant repercussions if the case is not heard. …
Resistance-Breaking TSWV is ‘Spreading in Scope’ in Sutter County
…Vinchesi-Vahl said that the strain of the virus is “spreading in scope” in the area. RB-TSWV has been particularly troublesome for growers in Fresno County for a number of years….