…rain to speak of, but growers who were able to irrigate through the winter are looking pretty good. We have a pretty good crop set and we will start harvesting…
China Reopens Doors for CA Citrus
…citrus industry. Measures include applying at least one copper application after the first rainfall and harvesting only fruit that is higher than 20 inches from the ground, plus several others….
Researchers Working on ‘Ladderless’ Orchards
…13 feet of conventional peach and nectarine trees. The shorter trees will allow for harvesting without ladders, which are not only time consuming, but can be dangerous as well. In…
Almond Board: Be Aware of Dust During Harvest
The Almond Board this week is reminding growers to be aware of the dust caused by normal harvesting procedures. Reduce Dust During Almond Harvest Almond Board’s Associate Director, Environmental Affairs…
ARC and PLC Program Fruit, Vegetable and Wild Rice Provisions
…not receive ARC/PLC payments for that year. Eligibility for succeeding years is not affected. Planting and harvesting fruits, vegetables and wild rice on ARC/PLC acreage is subject to the acre-for-acre…
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
…On average, California agriculture supports approximately 400,000 on-farm jobs related to crop production, harvesting and overall farming. This does not include the non-farm jobs directly related to agriculture such as…
Crop Progress Around the State
…harvesting. Processing tomato beds received fumigation in preparation for spring transplant. Spring lettuce received insecticide applications. Sweet potato hot beds were planted in Merced County. Parsley, onion, spinach, and broccoli…
Citrus Industry E-news: Grower Concerns; Psyllid Knowledge Boom
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes a grower report on fruit drop, harvesting and other concerns as well as information on the psyllid knowledge…
Weekly Crop Progress for 12-26-13
…were planted and irrigated. Tomato beds were established. Broccoli was sprayed and harvested in Stanislaus County. Fields were cleared in San Mateo County. Some areas were still harvesting Brussels sprouts….
Fresno County Cotton Plowdown Requirements
…or reduced tillage. Conventional plowdown is done by discing all roots, plant stubs, shredded debris and trash remaining from harvesting or clean-up operations and soils around roots to the point…
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…
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…
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,…
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…