…completion. Citrus groves have been treated for pests and weeds, and some trees have been pruned. Valencia orange harvests are ongoing, and lemons, grapefruits, and mandarins continue to be harvested…
Cherries Abundant for Independence Day
…great fit for that. The timing is perfect for that as well,” he said. “So when we look at that crop, it’s kind of peak harvest time right around them…
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
…harvest if we were to get early Fall rains. So that’s something to be aware of. Nobody’s panicking yet, but it’s a possibility,” Bitter explained. Market conditions will be another…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…$277.5 million to help construct the Harvest Water Program, a conjunctive-use project that will supply treated wastewater to agricultural lands that also provide habitat to wildlife in southern Sacramento County….
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…solar companies to harvest the sun twice. This bipartisan bill will allow us to take agrivoltaics to the next level in this country.” Agrivoltaic systems within the legislation apply to…
Almond Update: Changing MRLs Spur Need for More Communication
…post-harvest facility,” Ludwig explained. “The handlers themselves and the huller/shellers need to take a look at their pesticide use as well.” To stay up to date on changing MRLs and…
USDA Seeking Feedback on Prevented Planting Coverage
…The proposed changes include adjustments to prevented planting coverage based on harvest prices for revenue protection insurance. Input is also being sought on industry challenges or experiences since the “1…
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
…ant populations near harvest. “Using an ant bait now, something that takes out the entire colony is advantageous. Esteem works really, really well,” said Burkdoll. “It doesn’t take very much…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Botrytis Outbreaks in Check
…in FRAC Group 19, which again makes it a great tank mix partner with other fungicides,” said Rieser. “The benefit of PH-D is that it does have a zero-day preharvest…
Almond Matters: Remaining Vigilant with Alternaria Management
…component of keeping Alternatia pressures from causing damage in orchards. Burkdoll highlighted a case where trees were nearly defoliated at harvest due to Alternaria. The grower made just one or…
Agronomic Minute: Being Proactive with Mite Control in Vineyards
…a new product that we just brought to market this year. This controls mites at all life stages. It’s registered in tree nuts and vines with a post-harvest interval of…
Almond Matters: Taking Care of Perennial Grasses in Orchards
…can be especially problematic during harvest. Active monitoring can give an indication as to what type of weed issues you may be facing. “You might see some spurge. That’s the…
State AGs Encourage Congressional Action on Right to Repair Legislation
…price and quickly enough to harvest their crops.” The coalition of 28 AGs highlights three pieces of legislation that Congress should be considering more heavily. Introduced in 2021, the Fair…
California Storms Continue Taking a Toll on Agriculture
…Farmers had borrowed money to prepare the fields and were weeks away from beginning to harvest. Disaster relief and emergency financial assistance will be critical for both the residential community…