California producers are being encouraged to learn more about the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and the value it can provide. Chairman of the American Cotton Producers of the National Cotton Council, Mark…
Preliminary Grape Crush Down Nearly 14 Percent from 2019
…of grapes were crushed in 2020. The report is compiled by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. 2020 marks the third-lowest crush…
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC). USDA also announced the appointment of Zach Ducheneaux as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA). “We are honored to have professionals of the caliber…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including details on the upcoming virtual citrus showcase, researchers looking…
California Walnut Marketing Order Referendum Bringing Changes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that amendments have been made to the federal marketing order regulating the handling of California walnuts. The California Walnut Board will now be…
Week in Review: Five Percent Water Allocations Disappoint and H-2A Wages Climb to $16
…U.S. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is offering On-Farm Readiness Reviews for small and very small farms as they prepare for compliance with the Produce Safety Rule. The…
New Walnut Variety Provide More Flexibility for California Growers
Researchers at the University of California, Davis have bred a new walnut variety for California growers. After more than 10 years of development, the new UC Wolfskill walnut variety holds…
Forecasted Drop in Cotton Acreage Attributed to Uncertainty Ahead
California cotton acreage is expected to decline significantly this year. The National Cotton Council (NCC) announced its projections at its recent Annual Meeting. California is forecasted to experience an overall…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the good, yet lower, 2021 avocado forecast, the wine…
Good, yet Lower, 2021 Avocado Forecast Due to Weather
This year’s California avocado crop looks good but will likely come in a little lighter than expected. In January, avocado-producing areas of California experienced heavy winds. Ventura County producer Chris Sayer…
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
California producers have been making continuous strides in wine industry sustainability over the years. A recent report from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) shows the vast majority of the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the American Rescue Plan legislation moving through congress, the…
Almond Update: Nitrogen BMPs Research Driven, Upcoming Training
Years of high-level research have been combined to form Nitrogen Best Management Practices for almond growers. The Almond Board of California has developed the guide and created a digestible handbook…
New Manual Available for Non-Chemical Weed Control
A new manual is available with information about management practices for non-chemical weed control. The manual from the California Invasive Plant Council contains descriptions of 21 of the commonly used non-chemical…