…for the citrus industry. Included in the legislation is continued funding for the Citrus Health Response Program. The federal funding supporting the new citrus breeding program in Parlier will be…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…your growing season by using a high tunnel. Improve your soil health by utilizing no-till practices. Provide recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat by restoring wetlands. Reduce input costs by focusing…
Almond Update: Looking Forward to 2023 with Industry Optimism
…the industry. ABC wishes a happy holiday season to the entire industry as another year is set to begin. Listen to Waycott’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Almond Matters: Prepping for Next Season with Winter Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, as the calendar year comes to a close, growers are working to finish up their winter programs. A lot of herbicide…
California Chill Report: Researchers Look at Solutions to Dormancy Issues
Mild winters in recent years have been creating some dormancy issues in orchards that become apparent later in the season. Researchers have been evaluating different options that might assist walnut…
Fighting Hunger During the Holidays
…fighting hunger and for providing opportunities for everyone to give back this holiday season. Here are the many ways shoppers can help fight hunger during this giving season: Campbell’s. To…
Week in Review: More Than Double Average Snowpack & Adapting to Production Challenges
U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist, Brad Rippey explained that it looks like a strong start to the season so far. Quality Assurance and Public Relations Manager for Divine Flavor, Michael…
Winter Storm Brings Rain and Snow, But Drought Concerns Remain
…start to the season so far. “We have now seen almost a foot of water equivalency accumulate in the mountains. That’s all storms that have happened since October 1,” said…
NSP Announces Winners in its Sorghum Yield Contest
…congratulates the winners of the 2022 Sorghum Yield Contest,” says NSP Board of Directors Chair Craig Meeker. “Despite a challenging growing season, there are impressive top-end yields scattered across the…
Consumers Dining Out During Holiday Season
Who’s doing the cooking during this busy holiday season? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. With just a few weeks left in the year and the season of…
California Chill Report: Progress Thus Far This Season
Chill hours are a primary factor in determining how well plants will emerge from dormancy – impacting bud break for both blooms and leaves. Delayed emergence can create management issues…
‘Shop Cotton’ Puts Cotton in Holiday Spotlight
A new online portal helps consumers shop cotton this holiday season. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by tookapic from Pixabay Cotton Incorporated is promoting the textile…
Initial Water Allocation for SWP Higher Than Last Year
…“This early in California’s traditional wet season, water allocations are typically low due to uncertainty in hydrologic forecasting. But the degree to which hotter and drier conditions are reducing runoff…
U.S. Live Holiday Plant Imports Growing
The U.S. is importing more live holiday plants. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Christmas trees and poinsettias are iconic symbols of the holiday season. While the vast…