…which would extend the WHIP+ disaster program to cover 2020 crop losses. It’s unclear at this time if that amendment will remain in the final measure that gets approved by…
Value of Utilized Production of California Vegetables
…2020 utilized vegetable production dropped just under one percent compared to 2019, to a total of $7.68 billion. Despite the overall decrease to the total value of utilized production, several…
Problematic Honeybee Parasite Found to Steal Iron from Its Host
…survival,” Chen explained. A better understanding of how the honeybee parasite affects bee populations can lead the way for developing potential solutions. Chen found that reducing transferrin production in the…
California Avocado Commission Referendum Currently Underway
…such as water and trade, along with supporting production research and grower education. Results are expected to be tallied by CDFA and announced no later than March 31. Listen to…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
…slightly to 15.4 million bales in the 2021 marketing year,” said Campiche. “With large stocks in other major exporting countries and a partial recovery in Australia’s production, the U.S. will…
Coachella Becomes First to Implement ‘Hero Pay’ Increase for Farmworkers
…have faced significant opposition from associations representing grocers, restaurants, and retailers. Several farm employers in Coachella have raised concern about how it will impact local production. Listen to the radio…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
…lettuce growers in the Salinas Valley, Mosqueda has been a part of farm mechanization research investigating its potential. Crops that are particularly labor-intensive, such as many field and row crops,…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…Extension Specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology, specializing in vegetable and field crop diseases. The main concern is that the pathogen is causing vine decline between 45 and 60…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
…important safety net for many American farmers, providing income support when there are substantial drops in crop prices or revenues. Producers can make optional election changes for 2021, but a…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is asking for additional flexibility when it comes to Specialty Crop Block Grants. NASDA has sent a letter to U.S. Acting…
Bloom Nutrition Essential for Having a Successful Nut Set
…for yield to come down from last year. “Last year was such a record crop that really orchards – almond trees – they can’t necessarily provide another big crop after…
Positive Movement in California Winegrape Planting Trends
…of the wine market. Plantings put into the ground between 2018 and 2020 will all be coming into production by 2023. The survey highlighted a shift in where the majority…
Almond Update: New Team Member Uniquely Suited to Help Growers
…farm manager out of college. I oversaw 4,000 acres of nuts, primarily almonds,” he said. Roots has been on the production side of the industry for several years and he…
USDA Measuring Financial Well-Being of California Farmers and Ranchers
…Resource Management Survey. Information about farm economics and production practices will be collected with a goal of obtaining the most accurate data possible. More than 30,000 producers nationwide will be…