Snapdragon66, via Wikimedia Commons The U.S. mango market continues to thrive, fueled by strong harvest volumes from multiple exporting countries. Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic are actively harvesting…
Produce Safety Rule Compliance for Large Farms Begins
…compliance by April 6, 2026, and very small farms by April 5, 2027. The rule addresses pre-harvest agricultural water used in growing activities that may come into contact with produce…
Tree Nut Growers Prepare for New Water Rules Ahead of 2025 Deadline
…Produce Safety Program, led the main presentations. They explained how growers can evaluate their pre-harvest water use and adjust practices to meet FSMA standards. The presenters also addressed post-harvest water…
Pistachio Processors are Nearly Sold Out
Pistachios Pistachio processors are nearly 90% sold out, with remaining supplies expected to be sold for Asian festivals as the harvest begins in summer. Jim Zion of Meridian Growers noted…
California Avocado Industry Expecting a Bumper Harvest
Hass avocado baskets for export DepositPhotos image The California avocado industry is expecting a bumper harvest of 375 million pounds this year, up from 350 million last year, due to…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-25-25
…and a discussion on the importance of having an adequate farm labor workforce. Nick gives a specialty crops growing and harvest updates. Nick and Lorrie then talk about exploring new…
CDFA and UC-ANR to Conduct Regional Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Workshops
…Water Assessment Workshops Lessons Learned from Recent Pre Harvest Agricultural Water Outreach Produce Safety Alliance During this webinar, PSA shared lessons learned during recent Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Outreach efforts, including…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…and Drug Administration to examine strategies to safely expand supply in the commercial market for eggs. USDA will minimize burdens on individual farmers and consumers who harvest homegrown eggs. USDA…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
…effectiveness of their Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. By cracking open almonds that have fallen to the ground after harvest, growers can identify pest damage and determine what adjustments need…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…and working with a crop advisor can help farmers maintain optimal potassium levels before harvest. Smarter Nitrogen Applications Overapplication of nitrogen has been a concern, but Isaak noted that growers,…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…short pre-harvest intervals (PHI), residue limits, and resistance management are critical concerns. Resistance management, in particular, remains a major issue across nearly all almond orchards. Growers must rotate chemistries to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
…he was given an apprenticeship at a nearby orchard, and thus began his interest in growing and harvesting fruit. At the age of 18, Chapman moved from the frantic family…
Widespread Workforce Disruptions Not Observed
…California, the California Farm Bureau has not observed widespread workforce disruptions. The organization will monitor the situation closely to ensure smooth operations during the upcoming harvest season. Widespread Workforce Disruptions…