…so successful and detailed several tools and ongoing research to protect that investment growers make every year. A recent cold, wet weather system in most of the almond producing areas…
Significant Wind Damage Reported in Southern California Orchards
…Growers are still assessing the wind damage they experienced from the recent windstorms that swept through Southern California. The region experienced strong winds last week with gusts of nearly 100…
MSOB: Biostimulant Council to Strengthen Industry Clarity
…Beaudreau details what this new group aims to do, how their conversations are different between legislators and growers, and how they can help get products to market in a timely…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-27-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering growers’ preparations for the current storm weather, a Perdue…
California Growers Bracing for Major Rain Event This Week
…grove drains at Petty Ranch from 2019. Courtesy: Chris Sayer After intermittent rainfall over the weekend, growers are preparing for a major rain event to come through California this week….
Gardening Trends for You Think About Digging into This Year
…Better Homes & Gardens, some 20 million novice growers took up their trowels and pitchforks in response to the pandemic, with the majority being males under the age of 35….
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
…to look at lower-risk pesticides,” said Roger Isom, President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. “The Administration has said the goal…
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
Sonoma County Winegrowers (SCW) is establishing a new innovation accelerator to help the wine industry meet new challenges. The effort is known as Sonoma VITS (Vineyard Innovation Through Science). It…
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
Blueberry growers were at odds at the most recent U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) hearing. The issue centers on the impact that imports are having on the U.S. industry. Two…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…America recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.” The American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, and American Feed Industry Association were among the many organizations eager to…
Almond Update: Pollination Planning as Bloom Approaches Quickly
…Josette Lewis said growers are busy planning for successful pollination. “It’s a little bit like last year where we had really warm temperatures, not a lot of rain,” she said….
Almond Matters: Getting Weed Control Before Bud Break
…herbicides help growers avoid repeated applications later in the season. The dry weather conditions in fall and winter have made it difficult for growers to time their applications. “Some guys…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…the campaign and the produce industry has already responded promisingly. $5 million has been donated by over 30 groups including associations such as Western Growers, the California Avocado Commission and…
MSOB: Entomopathogenic Fungi in a Rotational Program
…can function well in both conventional and organic production with the proper considerations. As an example, Cloyd and his staff conducted a greenhouse project looking to control western flower thrips….