Everett Griner talks about China’s cotton production being in decline in today’s Agri View. Crop Adjustment…
Bee-Friendly Flowers Take Little Resources
Available flower seeds for almond growers to help with pollination are designed for low maintenance. Flowers Take Little Resources With water being a concern for growers, some don’t want to…
Foothills See Highest Leafhopper Populations
Beet leafhopper migration means tomato growers near foothills will see the brunt of leafhopper populations. Foothills See Highest Populations Researchers say growers around foothill locations have a higher chance of…
Easy Way to Aid Bees
…flower seeds for almond growers to plant in their fields. CEO of the Pollination Connection Denise Qualls says flowers like these are a huge help at the beginning of pollination….
California Non-Valencia Oranges Forecast at 40 Million 500 Thousand Boxes
Mark Hudson from USDA/NASS headquarters in Washington, D.C. released the November citrus crop numbers, and forecast California Non-Valencia oranges at 40 million 500 thousand boxes. November citrus crop forecast The…
For Veterans Day – An Encore Presentation from the Growing California Video Series
In honor of Veterans Day tomorrow, CDFA presents an encore presentation of “From Service to Harvest,” a story from the Growing California video series of veterans turning to farming after…
Florida Orchid Producer Thrilled With New “PMA Fresh Summit” Floral Focus
Lucio In this follow up to the recent “PMA Fresh Summit 2014” in Anaheim, California, we feature Marcella Lucio, V. P. of Marketing and Sales for Silver Vase Orchids and…
Nat’l Watermelon Promotion Board at PMA Fresh Summit is A HIT!
…features gathered at the recent Produce Marketing Association “PMA Fresh Summit 2014” in Anaheim California, long-time watermelon promoter Gordon Hunt discusses the importance of the “PMA Fresh Summit” in the…
Drought Year Causing Research Uncertainties
Drought conditions are complicating some research projects. Drought Year Causing Uncertainties Less chilling hours for trees in California and especially the central valley has become an increasing concern. Cooperative Extension…
Almond Board: Importance of Fall Monitoring
The harvest may be over, but almond growers still need to head out to the orchard for another check for pests. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update: Fall orchard management…
New Drone for Pesticide Application
A new breed of drone technology was introduced to pest control advisors from all over the state. New Drone for Pesticide Application At the 2014 California Association of Pest Control…
Less Puddles Mean Less Pollination
…bees to stay hydrated and make honey. CEO of the Pollination Connection Denise Qualls says there are easy ways for growers to help bees stay as healthy as possible during…
New ACP Discovery Near Exeter
…were confirmed by the California Department of Agriculture (CDFA). Maps and current information are available on the Agricultural Commissioner’s website by visiting: http://agcomm.co.tulare.ca.us/default/. CDFA has already begun to saturate the…
County Rules Help to Reduce Theft of Walnuts
…practices recommended by the California Walnut Commission on its website, www.walnuts.org/walnut-industry/growers. “These practices include things like being able to recognize fraudulent credentials and fake licenses, (having) fences with locked gates…