…Farm Bureau has been running this youth leadership program since 1983. The program was originally created to mimic the California Farm Bureau Leadership Experience for adults and had initially been…
Agronomic Minute: Disease Protection in Pistachios
With bloom around the corner, pistachio growers have disease protection in mind. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith said that one of the most substantial diseases growers can encounter is…
Secretary Vilsack Urges Caution in Statements About Ukraine
…and serves as 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….
Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts
…Courtesy: Cary Crum Growers have been somewhat hesitant to adopt cover cropping for a variety of reasons. Water use and maintenance have been concerns for growers, along with potential impacts…
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
…tutorials to help you get the most out of your experience. The app was recently introduced at the Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Trade Show. A fitting…
Week in Review: Forecasting Fertilizer Prices & Momentum Grows for Right to Repair
Fertilizer prices have been on an upward trend over the past year and the Russia-Ukraine conflict has further complicated the global market. California Citrus Mutual President and CEO Casey Creamer…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
California’s budget has allotted $32 million for projects to reduce methane created from California dairies. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has…
Trouble-Free Fruit Tree with a Sweet Floral Flavor and Tropical Twist
…grown in California and Florida. Once they’re established, Longans require minimal care. Just the typical water, feeding, and pruning. Longans need several years before they’ll start producing a harvest. Once…
Almond Update: Irrigation Maintenance the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
The next Training Tuesday webinar offered by the Almond Board of California (ABC) will focus on irrigation maintenance. With limited water supplies, ensuring irrigation systems are functioning at optimal efficiency…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-10-22
…of California’s upcoming Training Tuesday on irrigation system maintenance, and statewide Groundwater Awareness Week. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Almond Matters: Disease Concerns After Recent Rains
…last week also created some issues for growers. Burkdoll explained that a lot of areas were severely hurt by the freezes and growers will be waiting to see the extent…
VofV: Are Farm Robots Making a Dent in the Agriculture Labor Gap?
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…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-09-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ensuring growers’ safety is considered in the pesticide notification pilot projects, almond bloom…
Ensuring Grower Safety is Considered in Pesticide Notification Pilot Projects
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) has indicated the group will be stay involved as the pilot projects for a statewide pesticide notification system continue taking shape. Two of the four counties…