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Agronomic Minute: Staying Ahead of Mite Populations in Vineyards
With temperatures rising, growers are encouraged to stay on the lookout for mite populations growing in vineyards. Mites can quickly become an issue with females laying up to 200 eggs…
Growing Matters: Implementing Pollinator Protection Practices
…Jeff Marvin, Senior Director of Research and Development for PBI Gordon. Protecting bees and other pollinators is an important consideration for growers and applicators addressing issues of weeds, pests, and…
Pending Burning Restrictions Having an Impact on Vineyard Removals
…growers’ decisions for their vineyards. “We’re seeing some growers pull out a little bit ahead of time prior to when they would just so that way they can burn because…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Vineyards Free of Botrytis Issues
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…