…the April forecast, but up 6 percent from last season. The lemon harvest is almost 85 percent complete. Grapefruit – The 2014 2015 California grapefruit forecast is 7.60 million cartons,…
AgNeTVideo: Thermotherapy Field Day
…attendance are very interested to see how the steamed trees hold their fruit come harvest time in a few months. To get an in-depth explanation of this process, be sure…
Managing Dust Reduction Workshop
The Almond Board of California is hosting a workshop on managing dust at harvest. This workshop will address dust reduction techniques, air quality regulations and funding opportunities. Almond harvest equipment…
Almond Board: Be Mindful of Dust During Harvest
As growers prepare for harvest season, Associate Director, Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California Gabriele Ludwig says be mindful of all the dust involved. Almond Update July 9…
Stamps Celebrating Summer Harvest Season
U.S. Postal Service is issuing ‘Summer Harvest Forever’ stamps. Every summer, some of America’s favorite foods are in season. The U.S. Postal Service celebrates a few of those favorites —…
USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting applications on June 30, 2015, from foresters and farmers seeking financial assistance to harvest and deliver biomass to generate clean energy. The…
Almond Board: Steps to Take Before Harvest
As almond growers prepare for harvest, there are several steps they should take to get their orchards ready. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update – Orchard Floor Management for Harvest…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…are just a few examples of things USDA research is responsible for: A new kind of flour made from chardonnay grape seeds that can prevent increases in cholesterol and weight-gain;…
Drones Making Potted Farming Intriguing Option
Last month, Harvest Automation showed how their potted plant moving robots are changing the way nurseries operate. These drones are a huge labor savor and can run virtually non-stop with…
Dow Received A New Crop Label For Their Fungicide – Quintec
…Reduced Risk Pesticide Program. The re-entry interval for tomatoes is 12 hours. The pre-harvest interval is 3 days for tomatoes. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) is minimal. Visit www.quintecfungicide.com for…
Almond Update: Irrigation After Harvest
In today’s Almond Update, we hear why it’s important to keep almond orchards properly watered even after harvest. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update 6-4-15…
2015 California Dried Plum (Prune) Forecast
…appears to be very good. A warm and early spring may cause an increase in the amount of smaller fruit. Harvest is expected to begin around the middle of August….
Nurseries Using Labor Saving Drones
At the Produce Marketing Association’s Tech Knowledge Conference, Harvest Automation was displaying it’s potted-plant moving robot. The vehicle is about the size of a small suitcase and is loaded with…
Dairy Farmer Recognized for Helping Endangered Bird
…April, Mendonsa’s silage fields have been a temporary nesting habitat for the colonies of nearly 15,000 birds and Mendonsa is delaying harvest to help the birds safely fledge their young….