…and a scientific explanation, he reached out to Katherine Pope, the new University of California Cooperative Extension orchard systems farm advisor in Yolo County. She had been on the job…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…Leahy said. As a pre-plant soil fumigant, chloropicrin is used primarily by strawberry and tomato growers and by nut growers prior to the planting of new orchards. Chloropicrin has been…
California Once Again in Need of Precipitation
California has been dry for the last four weeks, elevating concerns about the state’s water table levels. California Once Again in Need of Precipitation…
Update on Leaffooted Bug
Courtesy: UCANR Experts say leaffooted bug reports were low this last year, but growers need to stay vigilant because the insect can still cause significant damage in low populations. Update…
Dithane® F-45 Rainshield® Fungicide Registered for Walnuts
…field scientist. “In fact, growers have relied on this combination for more than 20 years. University of California efficacy trials continue to show the mancozeb + copper combination is the…
China Bans Imports of All U.S. Poultry and Eggs
China has banned imports of U.S. poultry and eggs after a strain of H5N8 influenza was found in Oregon and another strain was detected in California and Washington. American Farm…
El Capitan Achievement Celebrated with California Sparkling Wine
From CDFA Here area couple of exciting photos of Sonoma County native Kevin Jorgeson and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell celebrating with California sparkling wine after scaling the Dawn Wall…
Tomato Processors Expect to Contract 15 Million Tons in 2015
…August 2014 California Processing Tomato Report. This early processing tomato estimate is funded by the California League of Food Processors, in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture….
Almond Board: Lack of Water Costly for Growers
In today’s Almond Update, California Farm Water Coalition President and CEO Mike Wade talks about a study into the costs of the water shortage. Almond Update 1-15…
First USDA Forecast Shows Normal Water Supply Forecast for Much of the West
…normal, according to data from the first 2015 forecast of USDA’s National Water and Climate Center (NWCC). California, Arizona and New Mexico as well as parts of Colorado, Utah and…
Agri View: Giant Vegetables
Everett Griner talks about growers striving for bragging rights in today’s Agri View. Giant Vegetables…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…receiving a firsthand look at the diverse food and beverage industry that makes up California’s San Joaquin Valley. Tour attendees also celebrated the formal launch of the 2015 Fresno Food…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…port slowdowns, said Barry Bedwell, president of California Fresh Fruit Association, who added that “if this had happened during June, July and August, we would have major problems.” He said…
California Crop and Weather Report
WEATHER Thermal low pressure remained centered over the Lake Havasu City area. The jet stream remained far removed to the north, leading to a quiet weather pattern. The early part…