…industry. The uncertainty of the Chinese market is also playing a factor in projections for cotton supply and demand. At the recent National Cotton Council annual meeting, Vice President of…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
…Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo and Yuba counties. The Almond Board of California thanked Dr. Jim Adaskaveg and the Almond Alliance of California for the effort. ABC said growers who are…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…winter homes along the California coast. But the 2018 winter count was alarming. They found only 28,000. And now, it is much worse. Only 1,914 were found during the 2020…
The California Kitchen: Caramelized Zucchini Coins
Caramelized Zucchini Coins In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Caramelized Zucchini Coins with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 Medium Zucchinis…
Coachella Becomes First to Implement ‘Hero Pay’ Increase for Farmworkers
…in other areas of California. Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez indicated that it is the first time that farmworkers have been included in essential worker pay increases. Mandates in other areas…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
With labor a constant concern for California producers, farm mechanization research and investment present a viable mitigation approach. Mechanized farming equipment cannot address all the issues related to the continually…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…days of planting. “These vine decline-affected plants suffer major yield losses,” said Swett. “In some cases, those yield losses are so severe that growers are abandoning sections of fields or…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungi Showing More Benefits Than Pest Control
…products for controlling a pest, they might be getting the benefit from other roles.” Dara stresses growers must abide by the label rules and cannot use a product for something…
New Strawberry Varieties Developed Through UC Davis Breeding Program
The University of California, Davis has developed two new strawberry varieties, providing growers with even more options. Director of the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program, Professor Steve Knapp said the…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
…in partnership with the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology. The event kicks off with a Presidents’ Reception on the evening of March 18. It will feature a brief…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
…WIIN Act is a commonsense measure that will serve not only communities and industries that rely on water supplied by California’s two major water projects, but California’s environment,” General Manager…
Industry Members Discouraged by Blueberry Investigation Verdict
…producers. The Commission found that increased quantities of blueberry imports did not cause substantial injury or pose a serious threat. The American Blueberry Growers Alliance (ABGA) which includes growers from…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
Applications are being accepted for the 7th annual California Green Medal. California vineyards and wineries are encouraged to apply for the 2021 California Green Medal: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. Applications for the…
Ag Lender Perspective on Water Futures and Groundwater Trading
Water futures and groundwater trading was the central focus of the most recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. Several panelists and speakers weighed in on…