There have been increasing reports of significant numbers of citricola scale in the San Joaquin Valley. UC Cooperative Extension Citrus Farm Advisor, Sandipa Gautam said populations can build up quickly…
Despite Low Demand, Fertilizer Prices Remain High
Image by singkham/DepositPhotos image Fertilizer prices remain higher despite agriculture being past the high-demand spring season. Josh Linville of StoneX told Agweb.com that multiple global factors are the reason prices have…
Agricultural Land Values Still High
…you’re looking to sell, now would still be a good time to do it in the upcoming six months. Typically, prime selling season tends to be late summer, early fall…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
…to almonds, apples, avocado (California), citrus (Arizona, California, and Texas), figs, macadamia nuts, pears, prunes, and walnuts. Allow non-contiguous parcels of land that qualify for Optional Units (OU) to also…
Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers Expanded
…enterprise units for organic practices and additional eligibility for several crops. This expansion includes coverage for crops like almonds, citrus, walnuts, and avocados, and introduces policies for younger almond trees….
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
…add some early season protection or suppression that allows us to be more effective with fewer sprays later in the season?” said Lewis. “Those are the types of things that…
Addressing INSV in Leafy Greens Has Been A Herculean Effort
…the heart of the Salinas Valley,” Morgan explained. “We had a real hot spot on our home ranch and were losing everything.” The following season was not quite as severe,…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…escalating,” Ross said. There are “more invasive pest introductions, longer seasons, more generations, fewer tools, and resistance.” She also noted that following the 2023 Summit, the historic invasion of fruit…
Michigan Cherry Production Keeps National Totals Up
It’s cherry pie season, and Michigan is the nation’s top grower of tart cherries – the favorite pick for those pies. Image by Stokaji/DepositPhotos Nationally, the outlook for production this…
Almond Update: Managing Navel Orangeworm at Hull Split
As almond growers prepare for hull split season, management of navel orangeworm (NOW) is a top priority. Lauren Fann, a Pest Management Specialist with the Almond Board of California, provided…
More Maple Syrup This Year
Some would call it a breakfast staple. Why there’s more maple syrup coming this season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A droplet of sap flowing from the…
Sweet Cherry Production Report
…does the addition of a state impact this season’s sweet cherry production forecast from USDA? Rod Bain tells us. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
Wildfires Threaten CA Wine Country
…86% contained as of June 25. So far this fire season, California has had more than 2,400 wildfires which burned more than 95,500 acres. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
California Avocado Crop Forecast Higher Than Initially Projected
…to exceed 250 million pounds. That figure is based on a represents a mid-season grower and packer survey and represents a 20 percent increase from the pre-season estimate. With 60…