…operation in Ventura County. Projections indicate that demand will largely be able to keep pace as U.S. pistachio production continues to increase, with expectations for good years ahead. President Joe…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
…them to plant a new crop or a cover crop.” Emergency procedures enacted by USDA can provide multiple crop insurance flexibilities for farmers and ranchers. In some instances, insurance companies…
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
…more science-based regulation to the area of gene editing. “Development and widespread adoption of innovation in livestock, poultry and fish production can have significant positive impacts on the strength of…
Big Changes to Coachella Agriculture Over the Past 30 Years
…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…
New Online Course on Vertebrate Pest Management Available
…Crop Advisor. Courses that are purchased in 2021 will need to be completed with the certificate downloaded before December 31. Listen to the radio report below. New Online Course on…
Almond Update: Smaller Objective Forecast, But Demand Remains Strong
…two months prior to the crop year’s end of July 31. As the industry heads into the 2021 crop year, market conditions appear favorable for producers despite carrying more inventory…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…fly feeds exclusively on figs and the pest does not appear to be a threat to other crops. The pest is fairly widespread in growing regions in the Mediterranean but…
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
…is expecting the crop out of Turkey will be lower given the heavy alternate bearing of the crop over there. Also, it is reported that the crop out of Iran…
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…
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…
Almond Shipments Staying Strong Despite Pandemic Challenges
…downturn during the pandemic. The sizable California almond crop that is expected could compound the issue of prices. Nevertheless, Jacobsen remains positive that prices will ultimately improve moving forward. “Hopefully,…
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…