…place greater emphasis on compliance history when determining penalties. Under the proposal, county agricultural commissioners would be required to document and consider a grower’s or pesticide applicator’s previous compliance record…
California Cherry Industry Suffers Historic Losses After Devastating 2026 Season
…insurance coverage levels. Some growers choose insurance rather than harvesting damaged fruit, creating uncertainty for packers attempting to forecast supplies and commit volume to retail promotions. Combined with weather losses,…
Steve Malanca: California Almond Crop May Tighten as Water Challenges Continue
…almond crop appears likely to come in below last year’s production of approximately 2.7 billion pounds. Following a spring marked by early heat, rain events, and strong winds in some…
Beef Industry Faces Questions as Processing Capacity Shifts and Herd Expansion Looms
…of a broader strategy focused on growth, modernization and long-term competitiveness. While the company views the moves as part of a business realignment, some market observers see them as a…
Texas Battles the Return of the New World Screwworm: Texas Farm Bureau’s Gary Joiner Shares the Latest with the Ag Meter Nick Papagni
…Health Commission Federal Government Commits Massive Resources Joiner praised the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and the response from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. According to Joiner,…
Pollinator Week Webinar to Highlight California Habitat Projects
https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week California residents, growers, conservation professionals and pollinator advocates will have an opportunity to learn more about pollinator habitat efforts during a special webinar planned as part of Pollinator Week….
Managing Lepidopteran Pests Deep Dive – Part 2
…of resistance management programs, especially in crops where pests like cabbage loopers and imported cabbage worms are common. Quality and Formulation Matter Walston noted that Bt labels differ from conventional…
Blueberry Boom: How the Blueberry Boost Accelerator Is Fueling the Future of America’s Favorite Superfruit
…The accelerator has quickly become one of the most unique marketing initiatives in specialty crops. Participants compete in a Shark Tank-style competition that offers mentorship, industry exposure, and $20,000 in…
Managing Lepidopteran Pests Deep Dive – Part 1
…damaging stage is the larval stage—commonly referred to as worms or caterpillars. These pests feed aggressively on crops ranging from tree nuts and vegetables to berries, grapes, and citrus. Internal…
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
…Meter” Nick Papagni offers an unfiltered look at one farmer’s mission to bring common sense back to state government. Learn More About David Collenberg Website: https://collenberg26.com/ Social Media: Search “Farm…
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
…agriculture, water policy, energy costs, regulations, and what Hilton described as the urgent need for “common-sense leadership” in Sacramento. Hilton immediately criticized recent California gubernatorial debates for failing to address…
Steve Hilton Calls for Major Changes to California Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
…said. “We just need common sense leadership.” The broadcast also featured a Growing Edge segment with Valent USA discussing organic pest management tools, including PyGanic and the Debug product line,…
Organic Growers Face Growing Insect Pressure Across Specialty Crops
…shorter residual activity and fewer systemic properties compared to conventional chemistries, making consistent control more difficult. At the same time, insects exposed to conventional products in nearby fields can still…
Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State
…and energy production. He pledged to eliminate rules he believes place California farmers at a competitive disadvantage compared to producers in other states. According to Bianco, California should not punish…