…protect crops such as carrots, sweet potatoes, berries, grapes, and tree nuts. Prior to planting, the fumigant is most often injected directly into the soil. It is also applied through…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
…previous year, with some crops changing position. Altogether, the top ten crops accounted for nearly $6.4 billion of the total value. Almonds and grapes continued to dominate production, with each…
Week in Review: Rain Creates Concerns for Raisins & Navel Orange Forecast Increases
Many growers were thankful that California received some much-needed rain; however, the early-season storm system that came through could create issues for raisin grapes. While earlier season pumpkins seem to…
Latest Data Shows California Farm Receipts Increased in 2021
…and nuts. Of the more than 400 commodities produced in California, the most valuable commodity in 2021 was dairy products and milk, valued at $7.57 billion. Grapes and almonds were…
Recent Rain System Could Be Problematic for Raisin Grapes
Many growers were thankful that California received some much-needed rain. However, the early-season storm system that came through could create issues for raisin grapes. Technical Viticulturist for Sun-Maid Growers, Steve…
VofV: Sun World CEO David Marguleas Explains the Successful Strategies Behind a New Product
…out more at WGA.com. From watermelon to stone fruit to table grapes, Sun World CEO David Marguleas has decades of experience in bringing vibrant new products to the consumer market….
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…devastating pest for several crops including strawberries, cherries, grapes, and peaches. Walton noted that even with certain management techniques, growers can still be looking at a farmgate value loss of…
USDA Amends California Grape Marketing Order
…information about the marketing order is available on the 925 California Desert Grapes webpage. Listen to the radio report below. USDA Amends California Grape Marketing Order About the Author Brian German…
CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research
…compounds in grapes without adversely affecting quality. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Vineyards Free of Botrytis Issues
…grapes can crack under pressure, allowing the fungus to grow in the injury point which provides a moist habitat for spores to germinate. Cracked grapes can also attract fruit flies….
Week in Review: Biden’s Budget Proposal & Sites Reservoir Development
…Environmental Protection Agency has announced its intent to help fund the Sites Reservoir Project. Better understanding of smoke exposure in grapes could make wineries more open to work with growers….
Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact
Better understanding of smoke exposure in grapes could make wineries more open to work with growers. The issue of smoke exposure has been particularly difficult for growers in years of…
No Surprises in Grape Crush, But Report Highlights Future Considerations
…lose very much if any at all winegrapes to smoke exposure in 2021.” The report compiled by CDFA and USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service notes that average prices also increased….
Plants and Fruit Trees at Risk of a Spotted Lanternfly Infestation
…plants and trees, including grapes, apples, walnut, and oak. This pest is a great hitchhiker and can move to new locations on the things people move. We need your help…