Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision of California’s budget includes additional incentive funding to help address livestock methane emissions. CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh said the funding will help…
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…
Almond Update: Irrigation Approaches with Limited Water Availability
Once again growers are dealing with limited water availability, further emphasizing the importance of efficient irrigation approaches. UC Cooperative Extension Nut Crop Farm Advisor, Mae Culumber said that last year’s…
Looking for Alternative Nematode Control Options in Carrot Production
…of California Cooperative Extension Research Farm in Shafter. Kern County Vegetable Crops Advisor, Jaspreet Sidhu noted that root-knot nematodes present a significant challenge for carrot growers. Nematodes can cause substantial…
Actions Taken to Address Detention and Demurrage Fees
…from being imposed by intermodal marine equipment providers. The bill, AB 2406, is being supported by groups including the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), California Citrus Mutual, and the Specialty…
SGMA Meeting Brings Varying Interests Together to Work Towards Common Action
…have far-reaching effects in various sectors of valley communities. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), Roger Isom said these types of meetings are an important step…