Legislation ensuring an agricultural voice in the development of drone regulation is slowly making progress in Washington. The Drone Advisory Committee for the 21st Century Act is an effort to ensure…
Plan Ahead to Maximize Almond Bloom
…improved yields, uniformity and quality. Almond bloom provides the best opportunity to start the season off strong. Give almond trees their best chance of success with a multi-faceted approach that…
Fighting Almond Disease? Particle Size Does Matter.
Whether you’re fighting bacterial blast, canker or brown rot, this dieback threatens your livehlihood. There are a number of fungicides for managing serious almond disease – and the key to…
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
Overall, 2019 turned out to be a conflicting year for Central Valley water users. It was another year for strong rain and snow in California, but not all farmers were…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
As industry members prepare for the start of a new year, there had been a number of significant 2019 trade developments with a significant impact on agriculture. Many agricultural groups…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-31-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Almond Board of California’s CASP program, the likelihood…
Almond Update: Reviewing Goals for 2020
…Almond Orchard 2025 goals the Almond Board of California set in 2018 as metrics were identified to help achieve the objectives. AgNet West revisits our 2019 recap interview with ABC’s President…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
An updated tool from the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) should made pest management a bit more user-friendly. UC ANR has recently launched a…
How to Overwinter Perennials in Containers
…the perennials in the hole until they’re the same level as the rest of the ground. Or, instead of buying the entire pot, you can remove the plant from its container…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been closely examining smoke damage in vineyards, following the significant wildfires in Northern California in recent years. A new study on the issue highlights…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why the cheapest seeds are not the best choice…
Add a Splash of Color to Your Winter Garden
…plants make a showy ground cover in shady gardens. They also make a festive holiday gift plant. The berries of the plant are edible and the leaves can be used…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Leveraging Worldwide Data to Stay Competitive in Markets, Part 1
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-27-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the increase of HLB quarantine zones, details on five…