…watch growers leave the area over the years. Based in Coachella, Prime Time International is a year-round supplier of bell peppers and also grows winter vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and…
New Online Course on Vertebrate Pest Management Available
An online course on managing invertebrate pests is available from the UC Statewide IPM Program. The course was developed for pest management professionals and growers. It consists of video presentations…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…has yet to become an issue for California growers. CDFA had recently sent out a notice encouraging growers to scout for the pest after it was discovered in several urban…
Almond Matters: Heatwave Exacerbating Pest Problems
…reproduction in orchards. Burkdoll suggests that growers addressing mite populations also use the opportunity to also combat navel orangeworm. “As we get closer to harvest, you need to keep in…
New Disease Resistant Winegrapes Proving Popular with Growers
The five new winegrape varieties proven to be resistant to Pierce’s disease appear to be popular with growers. After becoming available for purchase, nearly 20,000 vines of the new resistant selections were…
Positive Expectations for U.S. Pistachios Going Forward
…of Fresh Produce and Tree Nuts for RaboResearch, David Magaña expects a positive year for pistachio growers. “What we’re expecting is overall favorable market conditions for the U.S. The industry…
Registration is Now Open for the Organic Grower Summit
General registration has officially opened for the Organic Grower Summit (OGS) coming up in December in Monterey. Presented by the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and Western Growers, OGS returns as…
Week in Review: Wildfire Insurance Hard to Come by & Almond Shipments Stay Strong
…bay have been largely successful; however, that success does come at a cost for growers. Wildfire insurance legislation is moving through the legislative process, taking another step toward Governor Gavin…
Determination Finally Issued for QIP Referendum After Close Vote
…amendment that would have discontinued the program beginning on March 1, 2025. As a result of the vote, the QIP will remain intact for the time being. CEO of Western…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…Open Burning Program. Each of the programs is aimed at addressing air quality issues and provide growers with different levels of funding. Kevin Greer with the Tehama Resource Conservation District…
Senate Approval of Growing Climate Solutions Act an ‘Important Step’
…growers know who are some legitimate partners that they can work with in this space,” said Reece Langley, Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “This legislation…
HLB Mitigation Efforts Adding to Citrus Production Costs
Industry efforts to help keep Huanglongbing (HLB) at bay have been largely successful. However, that success does come at a cost for growers. Professor of Public Policy at UC Riverside,…
Intrepid Section 18 is Approved for Armyworm Control in 2021
…news for growers. “We’ve tested it for armyworm for several years now and it works really well. It works really fast. So, it’s been a really good product for armyworms….
Growers Struggle to Find and Keep Farm Insurance
…did cover the farm manager’s house, however at about a 50 increase in premium and a higher deductible. As with many growers in the state, Martin said he will continue…