Growers are consistently dealing with botrytis issues in their vineyards on a yearly basis. While the disease is most prevalent in cooler growing regions, it can be an issue for…
VofV: Working at the Digital Farm of the Future
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New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) and Fresno State have officially unveiled a new facility to provide agriculture students with hands-on training. The tree nut processing laboratory is a new…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…in March. The letter was co-signed by nearly 40 organizations including the California Fresh Fruit Association, Western Growers, and California Citrus Mutual. Altogether, the bill has been endorsed by more…
Cotton Acreage Up with Record Prices But Short of Potential Due to Water
…condition of California water supplies. According to the preliminary planting intentions survey conducted by the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), cotton acreage is expected to be approximately 132,000…
Increased Demand for Raisin Varietals in 2021 Winemaking
…Allied Grape Growers, Karl Lehman said it was the first time in seven years that well over 100,000 tons of raisin varieties were bought. “That was strictly given the short…
Week in Review: Biden’s Budget Proposal & Sites Reservoir Development
…Environmental Protection Agency has announced its intent to help fund the Sites Reservoir Project. Better understanding of smoke exposure in grapes could make wineries more open to work with growers….
VofV: AI on the Farm: Sensing What Humans Can’t
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Agronomic Minute: OpenAg Seeks to Bolster Food System Sustainability
…is with an external partner, the company 6th Grain. UPL developed a Crop S.A.F.E. system which is a smoke and fire monitoring tool really targeted to help California growers when…
Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact
Better understanding of smoke exposure in grapes could make wineries more open to work with growers. The issue of smoke exposure has been particularly difficult for growers in years of…
Almond Update: Soil Summit Industry Event at CSU Chico
…and from growers and a great opportunity to learn some new tools that might work in your orchard,” said Lewis. “Every panel will have growers on them sharing their insight…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Peach Twig Borer
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, orchards are past petal fall and growers have their sights set on pest control. Sporadic rain events as well as some…
VofV: Using Social Media to Educate the Masses about Agriculture
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Remembering LGMA Food Safety Updates Heading into Growing Season
…the course of last year. As the growing season gets underway on the Central Coast, growers are reminded that there are some new protocols in place related to soil amendments…