…universities to major in an agricultural field. This year’s winners, Jacquelyn Brooks of Tulare, CA and Alexis Cano of Bakersfield, CA, will each receive $2,500 scholarships to be renewed up…
Almond Matters: Using an Aerial Application to Extend Bloom
…you can cover a lot more orchard in a short period of time,” said Manager of Field Development for Valent U.S.A. Pat Clay. “The application window for extending bloom is…
China Makes Another Significant Soybean Purchase
…tons of American soybeans as of February 1. “The United States appreciates the preparation, diligence, and professionalism shown throughout these meetings by Vice Premier Liu He and his team,” the…
Almond Matters: Extending Bloom Can Provide Better Opportunity
…you’d love to have a couple of extra days for pollinization,” said Manager of Field Development for Valent U.S.A. Pat Clay. “The other scenario is where it turns cold or…
NCBA Announces 2019 Policy Priorities
…of consumers, prevents false and deceptive marketing, and ensures a level playing field for real beef products. Trade and Market Access. A perennial issue for U.S. cattle producers, 2019’s priorities on…
Study Shows Trade Agreements by Competitors will Threaten U.S. Dairy Exports to Japan
…come. With a level playing field, the United States could roughly double its market share, according to the study, which was conducted by Tokyo-based Meros Consulting. However, without swift and…
USDA Seeking Public Input on Wetland Determination Guidance
…NRCS can now do the evaluations off-site using aerial photography and other resources. Incorporating criteria to better reflect on-field observations of hydrology, rather than basing determinations strictly on a set…
Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers
…Manager of Field Outreach and Education Spencer Cooper said RCDs in Tehama and Glenn Counties, East Stanislaus County, and Kern County are offering the tests but growers should check with…
Almond Matters: Orchard Planting Considerations
…cold storage. I’ve seen fields go in as late as the middle of May,” said Burkdoll. “It’s better to do it when the time is right when the field is…
Food Safety Inspections Resuming Amid Government Shutdown
…one of the biggest operational challenges in FDA’s modern history and it was fully enabled by the leadership of FDA’s field force and the colleagues who serve the country on…
Almond Matters: Establishing Good Peach Twig Borer Control
…the spring. Courtesy: The Almond Doctor “Peach twig borer can be a very devastating pest, especially on young orchards,” Valent Field Market Research Representative Tino Lopez said. “If you don’t…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…percent, which is a huge jump. That’s good for carbon sequestration and the overall health of the soil.” Simmons said they have field trials going on lettuce, tomatoes, and many…
Citrus Was Unharmed Over Weekend, Colder Nights Ahead
Reports from the field say citrus was unharmed over the weekend as growers patrolled orchards last night. California Citrus Mutual Director of Government Affairs Alyssa Houtby said temperatures in many…
Almond Matters: Controlling Fleabane and Marestail in Orchards
…toughest weeds that farmers have to contend with in orchards,” Valent Field Market Research Representative Tino Lopez said. “The most effective way of controlling fleabane and marestail is to get…