A workshop tomorrow, September 29, will help growers prepare for the possibility of wet weather from El Nino conditions. El Nino Preparations Workshop UC Cooperative Extension is holding an El…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…400 outbuildings. It was about 75 percent contained. California Farm Bureau Federation field representative Gary Sack, who has been getting into the fire areas as safety permits, said hay is…
Farmers Report Shortage of Help to Harvest Crops
…then they will simply leave that field and go to another field. That is resulting in fruit being left unharvested or fruit being stripped and thrown away.” To harvest the…
Keeping Potassium Levels Up During Season
…Extension Pomology Tree Nut Advisor David Doll addressed potassium applications at a recent field day. Doll says some growers might want to consider in-season applications to keep potassium levels up….
Maximizing Nitrogen During Post-Harvest
An almond field day earlier this month focused on post-harvest management including maximizing growers’ nitrogen applications. Maximizing Nitrogen During Post-Harvest The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held a post-harvest almond…
Fresno State Signs Agreement of Collaboration With University in Mexico
…2013 to grow the two nations’ academic exchange. Fresno State’s campus farm features 20 enterprises that include wine, table and raisin grape vineyards, vegetable and field crops, fruit and nut…
American Agri-Women Finishing Drive Across America as Part of 40th Anniversary Celebration
…of American agriculture, from my own potato fields in Maine to the heartland’s corn, wheat and soybean fields and livestock pastures to the orchards, vineyards and vegetable fields of the…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
With rice harvest underway, Sacramento Valley farmers say they’re concerned about getting autumn water on fields for crop decomposition and habitat for migrating birds. Officials have not announced final decisions…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Controls; Nutrition Day; Thermotherapy
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports on grower HLB controls, a citrus nutrition field day and thermotherapy. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe…
State Pear Growers Report Quality Crop
…market has been very good on fresh pears. We should be equal or better than the cannery price,” said Jerry Colombini, Rivermaid agricultural field representative. “Our guys did good last…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
The USDA-NASS, Pacific Region Field Office today released the crop production forecast for September. The latest survey, which was conducted during the last week of August and the first week…
Packinghouse Field Manager Training for ACP
…and the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the meetings will discuss ways packinghouse representatives who work in the field and/or interact with field crews can help prevent the spread…
Valley’s Gold Season 3 Premieres September 9 on ValleyPBS
…at every aspect of the journey crops and commodities take from field to fork across the San Joaquin Valley, and beyond. Each show is comprised of several segments that demonstrate…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…organization, the Pacific Institute, which had projected 2014 revenues for California-grown field crops, vegetables, melons, fruits and nuts. The NPR story described figures for annual cash receipts, posted online earlier…