…citrus psyllid to describe the fact that they aggregate on the edges of groves at least initially before infesting the field and that this is the best location in which…
Almond Matters: Working Through a Wet Bloom Period
…does bring us a lot of challenges,” Valent Field Market Research Representative Tino Lopez said. “It makes it difficult, often, to get into our fields on a timely basis to…
Mechanical Pruning Becoming More Viable for Grape Producers
…The field day demonstrated two different mechanical pruning machines on several varieties growing on different trellis systems. https://youtu.be/FJv1X3GTzjo The machines pruned established pinot grigio vines on classic California sprawl trellis’…
Keeping Up with Competition in the World Prune Market
…can do what they feel’s right, but competing in a big field with low-cost competitors seems like a tougher row to hoe than trying to grow big stuff.” Listen to…
California Farm Bureau Appoints Jim Houston as Administrator
…as a CFBF field representative and, prior to rejoining CFBF, 27 years as chief executive officer of the California Grain and Feed Association, which also provided management services and legislative…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…universities to major in an agricultural field. This year’s winners, Jacquelyn Brooks of Tulare, CA and Alexis Cano of Bakersfield, CA, will each receive $2,500 scholarships to be renewed up…
Almond Matters: Using an Aerial Application to Extend Bloom
…you can cover a lot more orchard in a short period of time,” said Manager of Field Development for Valent USA Pat Clay. “The application window for extending bloom is…
China Makes Another Significant Soybean Purchase
…tons of American soybeans as of February 1. “The United States appreciates the preparation, diligence, and professionalism shown throughout these meetings by Vice Premier Liu He and his team,” the…
Almond Matters: Extending Bloom Can Provide Better Opportunity
…you’d love to have a couple of extra days for pollinization,” said Manager of Field Development for Valent USA Pat Clay. “The other scenario is where it turns cold or…
NCBA Announces 2019 Policy Priorities
…of consumers, prevents false and deceptive marketing, and ensures a level playing field for real beef products. Trade and Market Access. A perennial issue for U.S. cattle producers, 2019’s priorities on…
Study Shows Trade Agreements by Competitors will Threaten U.S. Dairy Exports to Japan
…come. With a level playing field, the United States could roughly double its market share, according to the study, which was conducted by Tokyo-based Meros Consulting. However, without swift and…
USDA Seeking Public Input on Wetland Determination Guidance
…NRCS can now do the evaluations off-site using aerial photography and other resources. Incorporating criteria to better reflect on-field observations of hydrology, rather than basing determinations strictly on a set…
Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers
…Manager of Field Outreach and Education Spencer Cooper said RCDs in Tehama and Glenn Counties, East Stanislaus County, and Kern County are offering the tests but growers should check with…
Almond Matters: Orchard Planting Considerations
…cold storage. I’ve seen fields go in as late as the middle of May,” said Burkdoll. “It’s better to do it when the time is right when the field is…