…Discoveries in San Luis Obispo County The psyllids were first found in the area back in March, then a second adult found earlier this month. Now, California Department of Food…
Weekly Crop Check-In
…remained active. Tangelos, grapefruit and lemons continued to be harvested and packed. Nut Crops Shaking of Nonpareil almonds continued in Tulare, Fresno and Kern counties, with shaking beginning in Sutter…
The Amazing Artichoke
…Why are they grown in California? Sabrina Hill gets to the ‘heart’ of the matter with artichoke expert Pat Hopper. Getting to the heart of artichokes California Artichoke Advisory Board…
Researchers Working on ‘Ladderless’ Orchards
UC researchers are working on a new approach to help an issue with peach and nectarine growing. Sabrina Hill has more. Research into ladderless orchards The University of California is…
Expansion of the LBAM Quarantine Boundary – San Luis Obispo
Effective immediately, the California Department of Food and Agriculture is expanding the San Luis Obispo County quarantine boundary for the light brown apple moth (LBAM). A map of the proposed…
California Table Olive Probability Survey Report
The 2014 California table olive forecast is 50,000 tons, down 45 percent from last year’s crop of 91,000 tons, according to a survey conducted by the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics…
California Raisin Grape Objective Measurement Report
The California raisin-type variety grape forecast is 1.95 million tons, down 13 percent from the 2013 final production. Based on the objective measurement survey conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics…
Mexico Trade Mission and Ag Labor Issues – Looking Forward
…a letter of intent to address labor rights issues for temporary Mexican workers in California – a matter of high importance, of course, for California’s farmers and ranchers. Moving forward…
Almond Board Guide on Stockpiling
…has more. Guide on Stockpiling Almonds For more from the Almond Board, visit the Almond Board of California website. For more on the Almond Conference, visit the 2014 Almond Conference…
Water Use in California – Analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
By Jeffrey Mount and Jay Lund, UC Davis, and Emma Freeman, PPIC (Photo courtesy of ca.gov Planting Seeds.) Water in California is shared across three main sectors. Statewide, average water…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…board of directors. The new foundation will leverage public and private resources to increase the scientific and technological research, innovation, and partnerships critical to boosting America’s agricultural economy. USDA’s Farm…
California Farm Production Expenditures Up 8.6 Percent
California’s total farm production expenditures totaled $36.6 billion in 2013, up 8.6 percent from the 2012 revised estimate of $33.7 billion. At 10.0 percent, California had the largest percentage of…
Another ACP Discovery in SLO County
…the movement of citrus nursery stock and citrus fruit will be established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture to prevent the spread of this serious plant pest. Control…
CA Cattle Ranchers Dealing with Hard Times
Kevin Kester California cattleman Kevin Kester tells us what he’s going through as he tries to keep his business alive during the drought. Cattle Rancher Holds On During Drought Kevin…