…for Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said growers and pest control advisors will want to be vigilant in their scouting. Preventing ant populations from taking hold in an orchard will help…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Spurring Grower Conversation
…“We know that growers like to get information from other growers…That’s the idea behind the Almond Journey. It’s growers, sharing their personal stories of their journey and overcoming challenges along…
Groundwater Accounting Platform to Become Available Statewide
…unique partnership that will help state and local agencies to continue protecting groundwater in California,” said Western Data Consortium President and CEO, Tara Moran. “A common accounting platform could provide…
Deadline Approaching for Organic Training Grants from CCOF
…deadline to apply for the grant program is Friday, May 14. Last year’s grants supported students who are studying to be organic mixed vegetable and fruit growers, organic agronomists, and organic dairy…
California Rice Acreage to Decline by One-Fifth Due to Drought
…at a value of nearly $847 million. With planting reason underway, many growers have decided that the state’s dismal water outlook will not support the amount of acreage of years…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…understand that economics matter,” said Western Landowners Alliance Executive Director, Lesli Allison. “Farmers and ranchers need to be able to earn a reasonable livelihood providing the many goods and services…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-10-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the improvements in port conditions, E.coli outbreaks concern growers…
Week in Review: $3.4 Billion Drought Package Unveiled and Ag Exporters Demand Action
…presents an opportunity for growers to address weed issues, particularly weedy rice. All of the top agricultural news can be found weekly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Almond Matters: Lack of Rain Affecting Preemergent Efficacy
…interfere with a good preemergent herbicide barrier.” Growers are beginning to see indicators of a lack of preemergent efficacy in their orchards. The absence of rainfall, combined with windy conditions…
Central Valley Leaders Call for Proactive Drought Action
…felt by farmers and ranchers. Jacobsen detailed instances of productive orchards being pulled out. Some growers are also shaking their current crop to reduce water needs and save the trees…
U.S. Potatoes Get Green Light in Mexico
…U.S. potato growers,” said John Toaspern, Chief Marketing Officer at Potatoes USA. “The U.S. can supply a wide variety of fresh high-quality potatoes to Mexico, russets, reds, yellows, whites, fingerlings…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, National Milk Producers Federation, and Western Growers Association. A copy of the letter was also sent to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, as well as…
Several Factors Contributing to Wider Adoption of Agtech Innovation
…more and more popular with growers dealing with labor challenges. The costs associated with labor have been steadily increasing. The availability of a qualified workforce has also declined, making the…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
With rice acreage down this year, it presents an opportunity for growers to address weed issues, particularly weedy rice. University of California advisors are suggesting the fallowing of fields where…