…and turning on wind machines all to keep the temperature in the groves warmer by a just a few precious degrees. For the California Citrus Mutual’s weather page, click here….
California’s Weekly Crop Progress
…wheat is starting to emerge. The winter wheat crop conditions are rated 75 percent fair to good. Vegetable crops are looking good as well. Several counties are harvesting those fall…
“Movember” for Men’s Health
…cancer, and specifically prostate cancer. Movember Dairy serves to help dairy farmers focus on their health. Click to open or download audio report. For the Movember Dairy facebook page, click…
Westlands Water District Supports California Agencies’ Request for Dialogue on Newly Released Draft Action Plan for Water
…the economy of the entire state. Everything from farm workers harvesting crops for food supplies to agricultural exports at our ports will be impacted negatively by another crippling water supply…
Farm Grown Scholarships Awarded
The Fresno Grizzlies Farm Grown program awarded $500 in Farm Grown Scholarships to participants in The Big Fresno Fair. Scholarships were given to: John Woodcock, $250 award, Sierra FFA member…
CAPCA Conference Wraps Up
…consultation for the production of food, fiber and ornamental industries of this state. CAPCA members provide crop production advice concerning land preparation, planting, fertilization, irrigation, cultivation and harvesting of food,…
Department of Fish and Wildlife Meetings
…Download Audio Report Department officials will continue working on the plan through 2015, which gives ag professionals some time to have their voices heard. The Department of Fish and Wildlife…
CAPCA Conference Underway
…and ornamental industries of this state. CAPCA members provide crop production advice concerning land preparation, planting, fertilization, irrigation, cultivation and harvesting of food, fiber, ornamental crops and landscape settings. AgNet…
Ordinance to Stop Walnut Theft
…the stands are not allowed to operate until the county ag commissioner says the the walnut harvest is over. Most legal walnut harvesting is done with machines. Butte County Farm…
California Crop Update
…from vineyards. Fresh grape harvest is continuing. Growers are harvesting wine grapes and crushing them for wine and juice. Kiwifruit is sizing and a harvest is expected to start earlier…
Juice Grape Harvest
Mechanical grape harvesting of juice grapes is underway in the Central Valley. Some growers are reporting reduced brix content, probably due to the long hot spell with no sustained breaks…
California Headlines: Gill’s Mealybug, California Grape Record, Honey Production
…their backs. Mealybugs prefer to feed within the pistachio cluster and can cause significant damage. One key to preventing the spread of an infestation is to clean harvesting equipment before…
AgNeTVideo: Florida State FFA President Megan Stein at Citrus Expo
Florida state FFA President Megan Stein interviews several people at the Citrus Expo. Citrus Expo online coverage sponsored by and…
Certificate Program for Produce Professionals
…is now offering the first-ever produce professional certificate program. The program is the first of its kind in the world. Training will include topics like safety, marketing, transportation, harvesting, new…
