…section on labor, which includes information on California’s new minimum wage and overtime laws,” said Laura Tourte, UC Cooperative Extension farm management advisor in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito…
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, June 5
…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….
USDA Seeks Nominations for the National Organic Standards Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations to fill an upcoming vacancy on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), a Federal advisory committee. Written nominations, with cover letter,…
California Prunes Projected to Bounce Back
…season. The forecast production is over double the amount California produced last year. In 2016, the California Dried Plum Board reported the state produced just 51 thousand tons which was…
Val Dolcini: New President and CEO of Pollinator Partnership
Val Dolcini has a new role in agriculture. We first met Dolcini when he was the California state executive director of the Farm Service Agency, then followed as he moved…
Farm Machinery Giant Acquiring Leading Road Construction Manufacturer
…Board of Directors. The purchase is subject to regulatory approval in several jurisdictions as well as certain other customary closing conditions. The companies said they expect to close on the…
California Walnut Marketing Order Referendum Scheduled
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will conduct a referendum on a proposal from the California Walnut Board to amend the federal marketing order for walnuts grown…
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Egg Lawsuit Against California
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition by Missouri to hear a case against California by six states. Led by Missouri, the states sought to overturn a California law setting…
California Processing Tomato Report
…five years of drought, California experienced a wet winter and spring with precipitation ranging between 200% of normal in northern California and 150% of normal in Southern California. The wet…
Raise Your Glass to National Dairy Month!
…men and women who produce this nutritious crop,” said Ryan Jacobsen, FCFB CEO. California Milk Facts: California has been the nation’s leading dairy state since 1993 when it surpassed Wisconsin…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Registration Open
…to the report: Register and find more information at www.almondconference.com. From the Almond Board of California: The Almond Conference, now in its 45th year, reached several notable milestones in 2016…
Almond Matters: Helping Root Systems
In Today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, growers know how important root health is for a successful season. There might be some support growers can provide…
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachios, May 29
…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….
National Olive Day
…fruit called drupes, or stone fruits. They are related to mangoes, cherries, peaches, almonds and pistachios. Olives are very high in vitamin E and other powerful antioxidants. Studies show that…