…Brad Hanson said growers should be looking and multiple ways to control their weed problems and always be thinking about using current tools more efficiently. Listen to Hanson’s full interview. Almond…
Almond Matters: Controlling Mites with Early Grower Action
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, controlling mites in orchards is going to require good monitoring and early action on behalf of growers. Left unchecked, mite populations…
CSP Explained: Understanding the Differences Between EQIP and CSP
…California NRCS, Andrew Lee explains that CSP is different from some of the other conservation programs available from NRCS, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). “The easiest way…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the importance of growers getting a handle on mite…
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Foundation has awarded $30,000 in college scholarships to six students. The scholarships are awarded annually to students whose parent or legal guardian is…
Successful Elimination of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
California officials have gotten a handle on Virulent Newcastle Disease (VND), after two years of efforts to address the issue. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the…
Legislation Seeks to Address San Joaquin Valley Canals
…most efficient ways to improve the sustainability of California’s water supply. It would allow us to capture more winter storm floodwaters and use that extra water to offset necessary reductions…
Hass Avocado Access in China ‘A Long Time Coming’
…for avocado producers. The next step will be making headway in the marketplace, with California growers competing against avocados sourced from other areas. “Current countries that can import there are…
Working Together: Relieving Pressure on Increasing Complexity of Research
The California Walnut Board (CWB) is one of three groups that is helping to relieve some of the pressure facing UC Cooperative Extension advisors who conduct essential research for the…
UC ANR Getting Creative with Diversifying Funding Support
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is continuing work to help diversify funding support for a variety of different programs and initiatives. Budget constraints over the…
USDA Approves $2.5 Million for California Water Investments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will be providing more than $2.5 million for California water investments through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-01-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering NASS estimating an increase for California processing tomatoes and…
Processing Tomatoes, Walnuts See Slight Forecast Increase
…227,000 acres, 7,000 acres less than the planted contracts. See the full 2020 California Processing Tomato Report. The NASS also showed a slight increase for California’s Walnuts this season. The walnut acreage…
Week in Review: Preparing for Triple-Digit Heat and Remote Auditing Leafy Greens
Triple-digit temperatures have arrived in California, highlighting the importance of agricultural operations having their heat illness prevention protocols implemented. Lawmakers and industry members have voiced concerns related to the Farmers…