…the growing regions in California and Arizona received about a quarter inch of rain in December. The rain was followed up by freezing temperatures in January, causing damage in head…
Responsibilities and Potential Rewards When Choosing to Grade Hives
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Grading beehives is an available option for growers to who want to gain the most out of their pollination season and potentially better their yields….
New Fungicide Provides Flexible Tool to Help Combat Resistance
…fruit can help California growers combat resistance in their operations. BASF Technical Service Representative Dr. Kevin Caffrey explained that the isopropanol- azole has a link on the molecule which allows…
Avocado Imports from Mexico Resume
…possible due to the rapid response and cooperation of the governor of Michoacán, Mexico’s federal government, and the Mexican Association of Avocado Producers and Exporters (APEAM),” said Ken Salazar, U.S….
USDA Announces the Appointment of Karli Moore to Serve on the Farm Service Agency State Committee in California
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the appointment of Karli Moore to serve on the FSA state committee in California which ensures the effective and efficient delivery of…
US Reportedly Stopping Shipments of Avocados from Mexico
…a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Almond Matters: Controlling Lepidopteran Pests in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, lepidopteran pests can create substantial problems for growers. Damage from peach twig borer (PTB) can lend itself to further issues with…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-17-22
…almond orchard irrigation system efficiency, and the cotton council’s concerns with the WOTUS revision. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Almond Update: Tips for Maximizing Irrigation Efficiency
Irrigation efficiency becomes even more important in times of drought and increasing costs of other inputs. Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education for the Almond Board of California, Tom…
Inaugural Global Harvest Automation Report Details Interest and Investment
The Global Harvest Automation Report has officially been released highlighting progress and challenges in the sector. Commissioned by Western Growers, the report is the first of its kind and will…
VofV: Dissecting the 21st Century Ag Renaissance
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Russia-Ukraine Issue Driving Fuel Prices Higher
…week to $3.87 per gallon, the highest since July 2014. California remains the state with the highest average price per gallon of gas and diesel. Gas on average in California…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) have set their eyes on 10 specific policy areas to advocate for as the process to craft the 2023 Farm Bill…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Pruning Wounds in Vineyards
Springtime means that many growers will be out pruning vineyards. While a necessary practice, it can leave vines vulnerable to diseases through the pruning wounds for several weeks. Bacteria that…