…sense of actually feeling the soil in your hands yourself. I think all the talks, having that hands-on experience, made a big difference for the growers there that was much…
Almond Matters: Getting After Pests with Insect Growth Regulators
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers can have significant success in addressing pest problems with insect growth regulators (IGRs). While most IGRs will not kill pest…
Winegrape Growers to See Benefits of New Emergency Relief Program
…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. Winegrape growers who have…
VofV: Farmer’s Business Network and the Power of a Big Idea for Small Farmers
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
MSOB: Quiet Successes of Biological Seed Treatments
…is not widely publicized. Many row crop growers have seen positive returns from using seeds treated with biological materials. “Everybody kind of likes to beat up on the farmer and…
Potential for Third Consecutive Year of Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop
After two straight years of strong production, California pistachio growers could be in for another significant crop this year. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that largely positive…
VofV: Verdant Robotics Pt. 2 – Turning Fieldworkers Into Data Workers
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Almond Matters: Prioritizing Coverage with Miticide Applications
…to warm up, so growers will want to be actively monitoring their orchards. Adding a spreader in the tank can help enhance a spray application. Burkdoll also noted that spraying…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-18-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the USDA disaster assistance that’s available for specialty crop growers, an upcoming farm…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
…expressed praise for Taylor’s nomination. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney also offered his “enthusiastic endorsement for her candidacy.” The National Association of Wheat Growers and…
MSOB: Considering Beneficial Insect Populations When Managing Mites
…in overall pest management. O’Neal said that growers will also want to consider other secondary pests that are in fields when making a material selection. “When you use broad-spectrum insecticides,…
Week in Review: Strong Pistachio Shipments & Action Taken on Port Fees
President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that shipping data through March shows positive movement for pistachios. Efforts to address detention and demurrage fees are moving forward at both…
Subjective Almond Forecast Down Four Percent from 2021
…Waycott said in a press release. “Some growers’ crops this spring were impacted by frost, while all growers are managing continuing concerns about water availability. However, demand for California almonds…
VofV: Verdant Robotics and the Secret to Making Farmers Superhuman, Pt. 1
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…