…growers, with China importing more than $8.6 billion worth of fresh fruits and vegetables last year. U.S. barley for processing, along with several forage products can now also be exported…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
…in California for use on other crops aside from grapes, including leafy greens and fruiting vegetables. With the current state of the agricultural industry and the economy as a whole,…
Week in Review: Apply for Direct Payments Next Week, Important Smoke Exposure Research Begins
…take shape and the May Revise of the California budget details extensive cuts to programs and initiatives that affect agriculture. By subscribing to the newsletter you can get all of…
NRCS Partnership to Enhance San Joaquin Valley Water Efficiency
…sizable achievements,” said AFT California Regional Director Kara Heckert. “To protect our agricultural land in the valley to ensure resilience to climate change through healthy soils, high-quality surface and groundwater…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-22-20
…California avocado producers are benefiting, and how diversification is what’s saving growers right now. Also, find out how USDA’s SECURE Rule is paving the way for agriculture innovation. Tune in…
The Western View: It’s Time To Open For Business
It looks like California is starting to open up, and that’s good news. Some people might not agree. However, the quarantine was not expected to stop all exposure to the…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
Farming incentives are imperative for the agricultural industry to meet some of the standards for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions moving forward. At the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) April hearing,…
Updated Allocations Bring Modest Increase for CVP Contractors
The Bureau of Reclamation has recently announced updated allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) water contractors. The amount of rainfall that came through California during the month of April was…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the CFAP payment process for eligible producers, California almond…
Foods That Will Happily Grow on a Balcony
…In fact, in just ten or twenty square feet, it’s possible to provide fresh food for the table on a daily basis. Part of the trick is picking the right…
Almond Update: Getting Closer to Off-ground Harvesting in California
…would be extremely beneficial for California growers both economically and sustainably. Listen to Wahlbrink’s full interview. Almond Update: Getting Closer to Off-ground Harvesting in California About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Almond Matters: Another Rain Event Means Another Fungicide Treatment
…much of California. Growers will need to understand what type of disease pressure may be in the orchard when contemplating the best course of action for treatment. “When you water…
Smoke Exposure Research in Grapes Begins Taking Shape
…issues and how to remedy those problems. So, the need for research is abundantly clear,” said John Aguirre, President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG). “We’ve got to…
How to Grow Oranges in Your Own Orchard
Growing oranges can be a delicious investment to make for your property. Not only do they produce delicious fruits, but you can sell or preserve the oranges. These trees don’t…