Researchers continue to look at how mechanical operations affect crops as labor costs continue to rise. Central Valley wine, table grape and raisin growers gathered in Fresno County to watch…
Keeping Up with Competition in the World Prune Market
American producers are working to remain competitive in the world prune market as other countries are able to produce and sell their products at lower costs. Exports to Hong Kong…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
…which the systems operate under are dysfunctional. They continue to cost this region a reliable water supply with no positive benefit to the species it is meant to protect in…
New Crop Insurance Coverage Product Offers More Flexibility
A recently introduced crop insurance offering known as the Multi-County Enterprise Unit is designed to help provide a low-cost option for producers that allows for better flexibility. Enterprise Units can…
Nutrien to Acquire Plant and Soil Health Firm Actagro
Nutrien recently announced the company has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the Fresno-based company Actagro, LLC. The acquisition will cost a total of $340 million, which will include…
Biting the Bullet Now On Broomrape Control
…increased over the last decade. Retired UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Gene Miyao outlined the cost to clear those fields of the pest, and it’s is expensive. He suggested it may…
Almond Update: Orchard Recycling Research Showing Strong Results
…There is an expense that comes with the practice but Holtz said their longest trial is making that cost back in added production. Listen to Holtz’s full interview. Almond Update:…
Secretary Perdue on the American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report
…lower the cost of broadband buildouts, and maximizing the impact of federal funding. Source: USDA Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Almonds Get $6 Million in Trade Promotion Funding
…agriculture, including fish and forest product producers, were eligible to apply for cost-share assistance under the ATP. FAS evaluated applications according to criteria that included the potential for export growth…
New Indoor Heat Illness Regulation Draft Lowers Temperature Thresholds
…President and CEO Amy Wolfe. Lowering the temperature threshold for areas which CalOSHA has defined as an indoor space could be incredibly costly for employers trying to meet that standard….
Western View: Why So Much For Gasoline?
…this happening? Is it government or big business that’s picking our pockets? Surprisingly, this added cost does not seem to be due to Jerry Brown’s gas tax that he strong-armed…
Participation Encouraged for the 2019 Labor Survey
California farmers and ranchers are being asked to participate in the 2019 labor survey to establish an accurate baseline of the state’s labor needs. The Farm Employers Labor Service and…
Combat Common Weed Threats to Tree Nuts to Maximize Yields
…developing resistance. Applying a post-emergent burndown herbicide can provide continued cost-effective control of tough grasses and broadleaf weeds such as Fleabane and Marestail. Experts advise that growers should always adhere…
Sustainability Concerns More Than Just the Environment
…also increase the chances for future success of that operation. At the same time however, farmers also have to consider the cost of implementation and how much benefit it can…