Despite unfavorable weather, this year’s forecast for California almonds is 5.1 percent higher than last year at 2.25 billion meat pounds. The forecast is based on 1 million total bearing acres…
‘Worst is Over’ for Snow-Melt, Officials Say
…season,” Paasch said. Kings County farmer Bettencourt, who also serves as executive director of the California Water Alliance, said the flooding underlines the ongoing need for California to focus on…
Heat Illness Prevention In California
The California Farm Bureau is reminding farmers around the state about the dangers involved when temperatures reach triple digits. Agricultural employers should be aware of the best practices to ensure…
Almond Board: Air Quality Workshops
…on air quality and almond harvest. Almond Board Manager of Industry Relations, Jenny Nicolau tells us more. Listen to the report: For more information,visit the Almond Board of California website….
UC a Key Link for AgTech
…because UC Cooperative Extension can be the education bridge between technology and producers. “Cooperative Extension is very important, and we are in all 58 counties in California,” she said. “Through…
Weedy Rice Concerns in California
Growers in California have been experiencing a significant increase in the prevalence of weedy rice over the past year. It has been more than 50 years since California has been…
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, July 3
…the calculator at the University of California integrated pest management website. All locations use CIMIS weather stations. NOW Degree Day reports are sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide….
41 PEDV Sites Confirmed in Manitoba
…producers need to help manage their way through the outbreak. The article stresses it’s important for pork producers in any country to stay vigilant regarding biosecurity protocols in order to…
Sugar Deal Sparks Twitter Debate
…groups side with Trump regarding the deal. “America’s sugar producers thank President Trump and his team for defending U.S. jobs, supporting America’s sugar farmers, and holding Mexico accountable for breaking…
NBB Considers Legal Action over Biodiesel Dumping
…contributing to the surge in shipments to America and making the situation that much harder for American producers. In March, the NBB filed a petition with the U.S. Department of…
U.S. Swine Herd is Expanding
…State University Livestock Economist Lee Schulz said swine profitability turned positive in June. While industry experts say the forecast is likely to prompt producers to expand the breeding herd, the…
In China, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Beef back to Market
…of a protocol to allow American companies to begin shipping beef exports to China. To date, producers and processors in Nebraska and Kansas are eligible to ship beef products to…
Farmers Assess Impact of Recent Heat Wave
It will be weeks, if not months, before California farmers can fully assess the impacts of the late spring/early summer heat wave that affected many of the state’s agricultural regions….
State Funds Authorized to Combat ACP
…President of California Citrus Mutual, said in a press release, “California Citrus Mutual applauds Governor Brown and members of the California Legislature for recognizing the severity of this issue to…