…in walnut production. ReTain addresses pistillate flower abortion (PFA) in walnuts. With walnut bloom on the horizon, growers will begin making decisions as to the PFA risk they may be…
California Producers Already Meet Many Benchmarks of Cotton Trust Protocol
…are doing the right things out here in cotton production.” As a grower himself in the Riverdale area, McKean said that California producers are already ahead of the game when…
Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices
…organic production. The partnership will help expand knowledge and outreach for organic conservation practices. “We are very excited to launch this new partnership,” said Brise Tencer, Executive Director at OFRF….
Preliminary Grape Crush Down Nearly 14 Percent from 2019
…figures over the last decade. The report includes the total number of tons crushed for concentrate production. Red wine varieties made of the majority of grapes crushed for the year….
USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments
…Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC). USDA also announced the appointment of Zach Ducheneaux as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA). “We are honored to have professionals of the caliber…
Good, yet Lower, 2021 Avocado Forecast Due to Weather
…was correct. The California Avocado Commission said fall and winter weather events including high winds have dropped the production forecast eight percent. The commission now believes the total yield for the 2020/2021…
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
…state’s wine production is performed sustainably. The 2020 Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing Annual Report details the progress made within the industry. “Transparency and continuous improvement are two of the mantras…
Value of Utilized Production of California Vegetables
…2020 utilized vegetable production dropped just under one percent compared to 2019, to a total of $7.68 billion. Despite the overall decrease to the total value of utilized production, several…
Problematic Honeybee Parasite Found to Steal Iron from Its Host
…survival,” Chen explained. A better understanding of how the honeybee parasite affects bee populations can lead the way for developing potential solutions. Chen found that reducing transferrin production in the…
California Avocado Commission Referendum Currently Underway
…such as water and trade, along with supporting production research and grower education. Results are expected to be tallied by CDFA and announced no later than March 31. Listen to…
U.S. Cotton Producers Facing Strong Export Competition in 2021
…slightly to 15.4 million bales in the 2021 marketing year,” said Campiche. “With large stocks in other major exporting countries and a partial recovery in Australia’s production, the U.S. will…
Coachella Becomes First to Implement ‘Hero Pay’ Increase for Farmworkers
…have faced significant opposition from associations representing grocers, restaurants, and retailers. Several farm employers in Coachella have raised concern about how it will impact local production. Listen to the radio…
Farm Mechanization Key to Addressing Labor Issues Moving Forward
…climbing costs of production, but it can help alleviate some of the pressure. Adoption and implementation of new, smarter farming equipment is becoming more and more attractive to growers. “We…
Positive Movement in California Winegrape Planting Trends
…of the wine market. Plantings put into the ground between 2018 and 2020 will all be coming into production by 2023. The survey highlighted a shift in where the majority…