…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…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-02-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering growers affected by recent wildfires who are struggling with…
Growers Affected by Recent Wildfires Struggle With New Drought Challenges
…circumstances. Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau Tawny Tesconi said several growers have opted to pull out vineyards in light of the difficult circumstances. “I know some of our growers…
VofV: Global Agricultural Issues Require Global Solutions
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Almond Update: Additional Conservation Assistance for Drought Impacted Regions
Growers have a new opportunity to receive conservation assistance from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The Conservation Incentive Contracts (CIC) initiative is a new pilot program aimed at addressing…
Armyworm Season Starting for California Rice Growers
With the start of July, growers and pest control advisors are closely monitoring rice fields for armyworm. UC Rice Farm Advisor, Luis Espino said they have been tracking moth traps…
MSOB: Biological Protection for Grapevine Trunk Disease
…approaches function, applying both would essentially cancel each other out. “Our growers have to make a decision whether they would like to apply either Trichoderma-based products or a beneficial bacteria-based…
New Guidelines Available as Winegrape Mechanization Expands
Winegrape mechanization in California is continuing to expand as the availability and costs of labor become more challenging. Harvesting was the first area to become heavily mechanized. However, growers are…
Fresh Produce Industry Continues to Struggle with Transportation Issues
…here in California goes to foreign ports,” said LeMay. “The California brand is a trusted and desirable brand and that has created a great relationship that many California growers have…
Ag Equipment Incentives Highlighted at WAPA Annual Meeting
…the final draft of the budget will affect those important programs. At the Western Agricultural Processors Association’s (WAPA) annual meeting, Director of Technical Services, Chris McGlothlin reported some good news…