…generate wet weather, this early in the season we have to plan with drier conditions in mind.” This initial allocation, looking ahead to 2024, specifically pertains to water deliveries in…
Five HLB-Positive Trees Detected in San Diego County
…quarantine area has now been established with a five-mile radius around the affected site. A new Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) Bulk Citrus quarantine zone 6 boundary has been added to…
National Christmas Tree Now on Display
A holiday tradition is now on display at the nation’s capitol. Rod Bain has more coming up on This Land of Ours. This 2023 holiday season will kick-off with the…
Almond Matters: Early Planning Crucial with Another Wet Winter Forecasted
…basically creating a chemical blanket.” Early planning can help growers be better suited to navigate challenges like the ones that arose last season. Growers are encouraged to line up their…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…seasonings, spicy and acidic foods. You will also generally want to avoid cooked foods containing butter, oils or seasonings, said Penn. Another tip to consider is that worms can go…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
…data collection no more than twice a year.” The practices include short-season cover crops, nutrient management, residue and tillage management, alley cropping, water management, as well as soil amendments and…
National Christmas Tree Tour
…Babydog and I look forward to seeing a huge crowd in Charleston next week as we celebrate this honor and kick off the holiday season!” Listen to USDA’s Rod Bain’s…
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…bill. Larew emphasized the need for clarity for family farmers and ranchers as they plan for the upcoming growing season. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commended the farm…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Weeds with Preemergents
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., growers are getting going with pre-emergent ahead of the rainy season. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
One of the Worst Powdery Mildew Years in Recent Memory
…factor was a significant amount of moisture at inopportune times in the season. Another complication was that many growers did not start the season with a strenuous management program. “Part…
A ‘Wild Ride’ for Almond Growers Dealing with Pest and Disease Challenges
…pests attacking almond crops. The situation caught many by surprise, setting the tone for a season filled with hurdles. Bloom diseases such as jacket rot and monilinia were heavy this…
Grower Participation Requested for Citrus Life Cycle Survey
…citrus industry. The goal of the project is to quantify the environmental impacts and benefits of citrus production, covering everything from water and electricity usage to grove management practices and…
Week in Review: New Sick Leave Rules & Turkey to Increase Almond Tariffs
…turn for California’s citrus industry, the initial forecast for the 2023–24 navel orange season is 74 million cartons. Stay informed about the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the newsletter….
Navel Orange Forecast Shows Promise for California Farmers
In a positive turn for California’s citrus industry, the initial forecast for the 2023–24 navel orange season is 74 million cartons. That marks a one percent increase from the previous…