…growers, shippers, and processors from across North America showcasing their products to more than 250 buyers and retailers. While saddened by the event’s cancellation, organizers felt it was the most…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…good reasons for some of those policies we’ve put in place,” California Citrus Mutual President Casey Creamer told AgNet West. “But when you look at the trade context and you…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-28-20
…trials in California come 2020. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features, and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Growing Matters: Protecting Pollinators as Applications Increase
…be taking place to protect pollinators. University of Florida Entomologist Dr. Jamie Ellis said there are several things growers can do to help prevent any undue harm. Listen to Ellis’…
Market Disruptions: ‘We’re Not Out of It by Any Stretch’
…CEO of Western Growers. “And if it is there, what the offering price will be for their product.” Market disruptions have already caused significant losses for the agricultural industry whether…
Almond Acres in California Saw Another Increase in 2019
…California almond industry acreage reports for the first time, the 2019 California Almond Acreage Report and Land IQ’s 2020 Standing Acreage Initial Estimate. ABC reports that growers remain enthusiastic about…
The Western View: Salute to Our Workers
…the hands of our essential workers that are tending the crops to keep feeding families across the state and around the country. California agriculture is vitally important any time, but…
Addressing Gill’s Mealybug Populations in Pistachios
Although a relatively new pest for pistachio growers, Gill’s mealybug has been shown to be a significant concern for the industry. The pest has proved to be problematic due to…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-24-20
…the details on two NRCS projects that are right here in California. Also in today’s show, we talk about the importance of farmers’ mental health especially during the COVID-19 crisis…
Working Together: Later Irrigation Could Improve Walnut Health, Save Water
Irrigation research funded by the California Walnut Board is showing that growers may be watering trees too early in the season. UC Davis researcher Ken Shackel said several of his…
Rice Growers Look Forward to ‘Normal’ Planting Season
California rice growers are looking forward to a return to average conditions for planting this year, after experiencing inclement weather over the past few years that created delays for growers….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-23-20
…also get all the details on the Almond Board of California’s virtual grower workshop. Today we also hear why the Governor’s potential executive order could have some impacts on farm…
Almond Update: Field Outreach Team Expanding Virtual Education, Assisting Growers
…growers now more than ever. Senior Manager Tom Devol said they are hosting online ‘In The Orchard’ webinars and plan on launching a virtual one-on-one consultation service that growers can…
Newsom Considers Passing Pandemic Cost onto Employers Through Workers’ Compensation
…have just as easily happened off the job as on the job,” said Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy for California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF). “It’s going to wind up…