…Benicia. NRCS has provided nearly half of the funding necessary for the salmon pilot project, with another third of the overall support being provided by Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC. Other…
Critical Timing for Vine Mealybug Management
…your pheromone traps out there so you can monitor for the male flight,” said Manuel Jimenez, Customer Business Advisor covering Fresno and Tulare Counties for Bayer Crop Science. “If you…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
…flexibility in a number of areas. Inspection deadlines are being extended, phone and other electronic transactions for 2021 crop year sales and reporting dates will be allowed, and some inspection…
Almond Update: Maximizing Yields and Sustainability from Start to Finish
…Extension Tree Crop Advisor Franz Niederholzer said growers can do several things in the life of an orchard to stay in the game. He believes the most sustainable plan in every aspect of…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…Milk Donation program to facilitate better distribution for milk donations and utilize emergency assistance programs where appropriate. The CARES Act earmarks funding support for specialty crops, which AFBF emphasizes should…
Pandemic Markets Continue Roller Coaster Season for California Citrus
…they can to stay safe and continue to supply retailers with the demand that is needed.” Listen to the report below. Specialty Crop News ~ 04.06.2020 About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Webinars Remain Available for Continuing Education Units
…courses are also accredited by the California Structural Pest Control Board, the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Crop Advisor, or the Arizona Department of Agriculture. There…
Direct Marketing Farmers Hit Hardest During Pandemic
…they are definitely being impacted,” said Ruth Dahlquist-Willard, Small Farms and Specialty Crops Advisor for Fresno and Tulare Counties. “Farmers who sell direct to restaurants are probably being hit the…
Shifting Focus: Avocados Rethink Promoting Industry Amidst COVID-19
…road. That’s just one small example of the wholesale reevaluation of our programs and approach.” Listen to the entire story. Specialty Crop News ~ 04.01.2020 About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…agriculture industry. The report published in Nature Food shows that reductions in pollution over the past 35 years resulted in more profitable crops for California growers. The researchers analyzed yield…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…in late April or early May. The industry makes tremendous effort to ensure the safety of crops as well as the workforce, which have been amplified even further to prevent…
Foodservice Down, But ‘Brisk’ Fresh Avocado Market Helping
…still keep some distance between workers…We understand there have been extra shifts and different hours to do their best to keep their workers safe.” Listen to the report. Specialty Crops…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…The legislation also includes an additional $9.5 billion for assisting livestock operations and specialty crop producers who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. In a letter addressed to Senate…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
…vulnerable species and habitats, but the assessment process for pesticides has resulted in costly delays and time-consuming litigation for many years. “The required review of crop protection chemicals under the…