…top of weeds by pulling them by hand. Smothering weeds with mulch, especially when out of the sight of any sun. Weeds need sunlight to thrive, and if you limit…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…will provide greater access for U.S. producers and exporters to China’s growing food and agricultural markets,” USTR Robert Lighthizer said in a press release. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we fully…
Almond Update: Getting Closer to Off-ground Harvesting in California
The possibility of almonds to never touch the ground during harvest is getting closer for California producers. An entire session at the 2019 Almond Conference covered the developments towards bringing…
Week in Review: New COVID Workers’ Compensation Rules, Another Record Year for Almonds
Governor Gavin Newsom has moved forward with plans for significant changes to the workers’ compensation system in California with regard to COVID-19. 2020 is shaping up to be another record…
USDA Predicts Another Record Almond Crop This Year
…for almonds has fluctuated between $2.39 and $2.50 per pound. USDA-NASS also released the 2019 Almond Acreage Report a few weeks ago. According to the data, bearing acreage for almonds…
Almond Matters: Getting Going with Ant Management
…ant bait is a really good tool for using in almonds. It’s not real fast, because basically it’s an insect growth regulator…but it will take out the entire colony.” Both…
Almond Update: Pending Elections and Pandemic Market Update
…May 27. Waycott also updated AgNet West on the current market for almonds during this pandemic. Listen to Waycott’s full interview for information on the candidates and the market update….
Organic Produce Summit Postponed Until 2021
The 2020 Organic Produce Summit has been canceled in light of challenges presented by COVID-19. Originally scheduled for July 8 and 9 in Monterey, the fifth-annual summit organized by the…
Almond Update: Field Outreach Team Expanding Virtual Education, Assisting Growers
…take advantage of soon. Listen to Devol’s full interview. Almond Update ~ 04.23.2020 Find all of the upcoming webinars at the Almond Board of California’s events page. You can also…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
…and members of Congress highlight the importance of providing support for enhancing water management, particularly in light of the tumultuous conditions created by COVID-19. “An important step in combating the…
Organic Producers Faring Well Despite Upheaval of Food Supply Chain
… “That grocery channel was very, very active in the first quarter. There was not a lot of foodservice or institutional buying. Grocery was the main destination for consumers to pick…
California Prune Board Keeping Industry Informed and Safe During Pandemic
…created a resource page on its website to help disseminate accurate information about coronavirus and provide a means for accessing the assistance being offered through the various relief packages. Turkovich…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…Agritourism Directory at www.calagtour.org. Consumers look up local farms and ranches and purchase directly from the producer. The new UC SAREP webpage COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Direct-from-Farm Resources, at http://www.calagtour.org/Shelter-in-Place_Resources, includes information and links…
Still Time to Apply for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is still accepting applications for dairy methane reduction programs after having extended the initial deadline by 30 days. In light of the…