…cranberry beans and small red beans. And how about potatoes? They’re the nation’s leading producer of potatoes used for potato chip processing and of course grapes. They now have over…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…and Drug Administration to examine strategies to safely expand supply in the commercial market for eggs. USDA will minimize burdens on individual farmers and consumers who harvest homegrown eggs. USDA…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
…effectiveness of their Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. By cracking open almonds that have fallen to the ground after harvest, growers can identify pest damage and determine what adjustments need…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…with Potassium Brix levels, which measure sugar content in crops such as wine grapes, tomatoes, and citrus, are crucial for quality and yield. Isaak advised that growers rely on both…
California Wine Grape Crush for 2024
A large storage tank full of grapes for pressing. Traditional old technique of wine making. DepositPhotos image The Preliminary California Wine Grape Crush Report for 2024, recently issued by the…
The Growing Edge from Valent: Central Coast Growers Prepare for Spring Challenges
…until after the rain can leave growers vulnerable to disease outbreaks. Grape growers across Monterey and Santa Barbara counties are focusing on winter maintenance. This includes herbicide applications, trellis repairs,…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…short pre-harvest intervals (PHI), residue limits, and resistance management are critical concerns. Resistance management, in particular, remains a major issue across nearly all almond orchards. Growers must rotate chemistries to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
…he was given an apprenticeship at a nearby orchard, and thus began his interest in growing and harvesting fruit. At the age of 18, Chapman moved from the frantic family…
Widespread Workforce Disruptions Not Observed
…California, the California Farm Bureau has not observed widespread workforce disruptions. The organization will monitor the situation closely to ensure smooth operations during the upcoming harvest season. Widespread Workforce Disruptions…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
DepositPhotos image The California avocado harvest for 2025 is projected to reach 375 million pounds, marking the largest crop since 2020. This optimism is driven by growers’ investments in tree…
American Agriculture History Minute: Growing Was One Thing, Harvesting Was Another
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Growing Was One Thing, Harvesting Was Another Growing corn was one thing in American agriculture…
Decline in the Citrus Harvest in the Central Valley
Mandarins plantation, trees with ripe fruits in California. Harvest Season DepositPhotos image The California Farm Bureau Federation has reported a decline in the citrus harvest in the Central Valley due…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
…the origins of their food. Through interactive programs, farm tours and hands-on activities, SEEAG connects participants with local agriculture, fostering an appreciation for the farmers who grow and harvest the…