…artichokes. Way said that lower costs of production in other areas have led many producers to leave Coachella. “The grape business went from about 10.5 million cartons to this year…
Almond Update: Smaller Objective Forecast, But Demand Remains Strong
…United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service indicated that multiple factors influenced the drop in production estimates. “I think the 2.8-billion-pound objective survey or estimate was more in-line…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…in the proximity of prime fig growing areas of California. “While having one acre of experimental trees out of production for the year – if it comes to that –…
Agriculture Foreign Exchange Program Opens Again for 2022
…international exchange program will back for 2022. The program places young adults in rural settings around the world to learn the country’s culture, agriculture production and trade. The timeline to sign…
Positive Expectations for U.S. Pistachios Going Forward
Analysts are expecting good things for U.S. pistachios in the years ahead. As production continues to increase, projections indicate that demand will largely be able to keep pace. Senior Analyst…
Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to be Virtual Again This Year
…and tolerances to pests and diseases, Lewis mites in strawberry production, and fusarium wilt. Entomology and Biologicals Advisor, Surendra Dara will be presenting information from a field study on managing…
Senate Approval of Growing Climate Solutions Act an ‘Important Step’
…growers know who are some legitimate partners that they can work with in this space,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “This legislation…
HLB Mitigation Efforts Adding to Citrus Production Costs
…Bruce Babcock explained that the cost of production has been increasing as mitigation efforts keep the pest out of commercial citrus groves. “Insecticide costs have been going up because of…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-06-21
…to stem climate change, the US remains a global leader in pistachio production and exports and Intrepid section 18 is approved for Armyworm control in 2021. Tune in to the…
US Remains Global Leader in Pistachio Production and Exports
As global pistachio production continues to set new records, the U.S. continues to gain ground as a leader in the international market. A recent RaboResearch report shows that worldwide pistachio production reached…
Growers Affected by Recent Wildfires Struggle With New Drought Challenges
…have indicated they had 70 percent loss in production and revenues last year. So, people are looking at pulling out some of those less productive blocks of grapes and you…
VofV: Global Agricultural Issues Require Global Solutions
…of labor plaguing farmers worldwide. He also speaks about food security spurring alternative methods of food production, such as vertical farming, aquaculture, and cellular meats. Voices of the Valley ·…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
…many American ag producers. U.S. vegetables, cotton, and nuts were among the products incurring hefty tariff increases. Several agricultural groups have issued support of the recent development to improve U.S.-EU…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…(USDA) request for comment. Agricultural organizations have comments on how to move forward with the Supply Chains for the Production of Agricultural Commodities and Food Products notice. “We’re grateful USDA…