Nematodes are usually a bad word for producers. In this episode of Making Sense of Biologicals, USDA’s Dr. David Shapiro is back to inform growers that there are also beneficial…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…by providing support for agricultural producers, growers, and processors impacted by coronavirus, including producers, growers, and processors of specialty crops, non-specialty crops, dairy, livestock and poultry, including livestock and poultry…
The Western View: Mystery Packets From China Causing a Stir in US
…con game, or a real threat to our country, the seeds are a mystery. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
…seeking input from growers, consultants, and any allied industry members involved in field crop production in California. The online survey will remain available until Friday, August 21. “We at this…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including research on Sudden Vine Collapse and why growers’ help…
Almond Update: Dust Reduction Matters as Harvest Approaches
…Almond Board of California launched best management practices for growers to reduce dust. ABC put together resources about keeping your orchard floor clean, sweeper and pickup equipment recommendations, and assistance…
California Prune Industry Remains Strong During Pandemic
…Board. “It’s a challenging time for agriculture, certainly we have our challenges, but our growers and our handlers are steadfast and we’re doing everything we can to help them pull…
Ballots Out for California Rice Commission Major Amendment
…second round of ballots to all growers and handlers who have yet to return the first ballot. If the minimum number of ballots are not returned, the vote is invalid…
Emphasizing Importance of Coronavirus Safety Standards to Employees
…a priority. So, we’re trying to give people guidance as to what they really need to be focused on.” Industry groups such as CFBF, FELS, and the Western Center for…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy as Harvest Approaches
…worm from damaging nuts,” Burkdoll noted. Another concern for growers as harvest split begins to occur in some areas of California is the incidence of hull rot. Growers should be…
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
…an issue for another recent approach to combatting HLB. Florida growers have been applying antibiotics in their orchards, which has not been showing much success. “For this particular antimicrobial peptide…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biostimulants a Broad Category
…some that growers might already be familiar with. Brown also discusses the relationship between nutrient cycling and biostimulants and gives some advice for growers who are interested in trying something…
Facility Inspections Resume for Produce Safety Rule
…can be out on your farm,” said Priscilla Rodriguez, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for the Western Agricultural Processors Association. “You need to be prepared when those inspections…
Conservation Practices Prove Valuable Despite Early Challenges
The implementation of various conservation practices is continuing to prove to be a wise investment for growers. Individual cost studies are consistently showing that establishing processes for conservation can provide…