…Walnut Commission. Matoian talked to growers about the tough year for pistachio production as crop numbers are looking light, but they believe big numbers are in the near future for…
Orange Production Could Be Lowest in Almost 75 Years
The new U.S Department of Agriculture forecast for orange production reflects the growing damage caused by citrus greening. Orange Production Could Be Lowest in Almost 75 Years…
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
…higher premium, and provide expanded coverage based on historic dairy production. Once enrolled, producers can change their levels of coverage each year. Dairy producers are encouraged to review protection options…
NCBA’s Cattlemen’s College Set to Kick-off 23rd Year in San Diego
…for hour-long breakout sessions. These breakouts will focus on cattle health, nutrition, hot industry topics, business development, production and how to seize future opportunities. During lunch, attendees will have another…
Cotton Acreage Continuing to Fade
…John Pishue talked at a recent cotton tour about the challenges cotton production faces. Pishue says more and more cotton acreage is being converted to higher paying permanent crops and…
Sorghum Acreage Could Grow in California
…Extension Center Director Jeff Dahlberg says sorghum production makes sense for California. The grass is fairly drought tolerant and Dahlberg says with recent interest looking into the bioenergy benefits of…
Agri-Culture’s 19th Annual Progressive Dinner “Autumn in the Valley” Success
…was served at Jacob’s Farm del Cabo – welcomed by Brendan Miele, Production Manager. A wonderful dinner was prepared by Barbara & Company. During dinner, Brendan spoke about the operations…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…crop supervisor Drew Becker, Biggs, SunWest Foods, field service representative Dominic Bruno, Sacramento, Bypass Farms, farm manager Domenick Buck, Bakersfield, Anthony Vineyards, grower Josh Davy, Cottonwood, University of California Cooperative…
Sorghum Production Nothing New to California
Courtesy: UCANR People don’t think of sorghum as a big California crop, but the plant has been in production in the state for quite some time. Sorghum Nothing New to…
Monitoring Key to Leaf Footed Bug Management
…Integrated Pest Management Adviser Kris Tollerup says leaf footed bug is beginning to become a problem again in California almond production. The pest hasn’t been much of an issue for…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…food production. It can also lead to water and air quality impairments if not used efficiently. These grants will provide funding for nine projects that will improve the efficiency and…
Agri View: Cotton Challenged
…eat, just as important as the food or crops we don’t eat. Today Everett Griner talks about synthetics challenging cotton in today’s Agri View. Cotton Challenged Learn more about cotton….
USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use
…green power users nationally. USDA ranked eighth among federal agencies and 92 among all sectors. “Our goal is to support domestic production and use of renewable energy,” said USDA Secretary…
Proposal to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Food Residue Tolerances
…control pests which threaten more than 60 different crops in California, including almonds, alfalfa, walnuts, oranges, cotton and grapes. Earlier this year, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation changed the…