Bloom synchronization is an important component for ensuring a strong pistachio yield. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research Institute, Masood Khezri said a challenge arises with the different chill…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
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Asian Citrus Psyllid Discovery Opens Additional Research Opportunities
…insect’s sense of smell, rendering certain insect traps ineffective. HLB, caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus carried by the psyllid, devastates citrus groves globally. The work is currently available as a…
Almond Matters: Getting Ready for the Growing Season
…then you’re going to have winter annuals that are coming up. They’ll phase out and summer annuals will phase in,” Burkdoll noted. He said that a Chateau and Matrix mix…
USDA Reopens Signup for Continuous CRP
Another chance to sign up for continuous CRP. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is again accepting applications for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program signup. The…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
Learn where your food really comes from. In the new season of the Voices of the Valley podcast, you’ll hear about the successes and challenges the agricultural industry experiences every…
Government Shutdown Continued Threat is Toxic for Ag Businesses
…a business environment, particularly a small business environment where they don’t necessarily have capital to weather long term shutdowns or massive market shocks.” While Speaker Johnson has his work cut…
2024 Farm Bill Expectations
…business consulting and accounting firm. He, like many others, had wanted to see a farm bill passed in 2023. “Congress did not get that done, in part because they were…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…times, because fertilizers are one of our most significant input costs. And because the proper use of them is key to satisfying regulatory requirements as well as to optimize productivity.”…
RAPP a 2023 ‘Success’
…market development activities to foster expanded exports and market diversification by encouraging the development, maintenance, and expansion of diverse commercial export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities and products. However, Kuehl…
Almond Update: Richard Waycott Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership
…the past. Reflecting on his leadership philosophy, Waycott emphasized a commitment to decisions that would benefit the industry as a whole. “My approach was always to strive for what’s best…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…biggest barrier to the adoption of digital agriculture in general is the farmer’s notebook and the three-ring binder,” said Trice. Additionally, more work needs to be done to verify the…
CDFA Puts a Pause on SWEEP Solicitation
…“We deeply apologize to those who have already started applications and we will contact you directly when we have more information about the program status.” SWEEP provides funding support to…
Coalition Calls on Governor Newsom to Address Supply Chain Challenges Threatening California Ag
…adequate infrastructure and flexibility will lead to severe consequences, such as slowed imports and exports, higher prices, job losses, and economic hardships, particularly in disadvantaged rural communities. The letter specifically…