As the 2015 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers nationwide to gather final year-end crop production…
Expanding Recent Apple Market Reopenings
…is set to have a huge apple crop sitting on the market. China reopened its red and golden delicious apple market from Washington state, but Ott would like to see…
Importance of Apple Markets
The reopening of an apple market in China will help with a possible crop surplus. Importance of Apple Markets China reopened its market for red and golden delicious apples from…
Agri View: Crop Adjustment
Everett Griner talks about China’s cotton production being in decline in today’s Agri View. Crop Adjustment…
California Non-Valencia Oranges Forecast at 40 Million 500 Thousand Boxes
Mark Hudson from USDA/NASS headquarters in Washington, D.C. released the November citrus crop numbers, and forecast California Non-Valencia oranges at 40 million 500 thousand boxes. November citrus crop forecast The…
Citrus Industry This Week: Field Day Report; Online CEU; Next Forecast
…unit online, and information on next week’s citrus crop forecast. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the…
County Rules Help to Reduce Theft of Walnuts
…numbers will not be available until after the harvest is completed. Most growers and handlers now say the crop will likely not reach the earlier projection. Last year, the crop…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2015 Specialty Crop Grants
…award funds to projects that solely enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Grant…
California Cattle on Feed
…up 7 percent from last quarter. The June-August 2014 pig crop, at 29.5 million head, was down 1 percent from 2013. Sows farrowing during this period totaled 2.91 million head,…
Bats Work the Night Shift in Pollination
…example, through the 2014 Farm Bill, landowners have an opportunity to receive financial assistance through conservation programs and practices, which can include planting cover crops and riparian buffers that target…
Almond Board: Education Units Available at Annual Conference
…various continuing education units available. Education Units Available at Annual Conference Senior Specialist, Industry Services Bryce Spycher wants PCAs, private applicators and Certified Crop Advisors to take advantage of the…
Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems
Even with an average crop this season, pistachio growers in the central valley are seeing some effects of less chilling hours. Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems At the South…
Pruning Drones for Vineyards
…showed attendees how vineyards were using small robots called Wall-Ye Vines to cordon-prune plants. Miller said the robots allow some Napa vineyards to predict year-to-year how their crop will look….
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…ranchers to implement conservation practices that will provide safe and diverse food sources for honey bees. For example, appropriate cover crops or rangeland and pasture management may provide a benefit…