…courses are also accredited by the California Structural Pest Control Board, the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Crop Advisor, or the Arizona Department of Agriculture. There…
Week in Review: Snow Levels Half of Average, Concerns for N95 Shortage
…N95 respirators. California’s snowpack is roughly half of the average with summer approaching, and a recent study shows that air quality regulations are providing benefits for growers. Signing up for…
Almond Matters: Seasonal Priorities for Growers
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are evaluating their seasonal priorities as the temperatures begin to warm up throughout California. Two points of emphasis as the…
Shifting Focus: Avocados Rethink Promoting Industry Amidst COVID-19
…know the growers in the south were hoping for more rain. You know, February was dry, and they were hoping for more rain to get the fruit to size up well,” California…
N95 Masks: ‘Perfect Storm’ Brewing for Agriculture
…overwhelming demand for the respirators in light of COVID-19, that is no longer an option. Agricultural groups such as the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) have reached out to Cal/OSHA…
Assessing the Potential of Harvesting Elderberry Hedgerows
Elderberry hedgerows can provide several benefits for growers who plant them along a farm’s edges, such as improving agricultural runoff, providing habitat for beneficial insects, and assisting with carbon storage. …
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…agriculture industry. The report published in Nature Food shows that reductions in pollution over the past 35 years resulted in more profitable crops for California growers. The researchers analyzed yield…
Citrus Bloom Starting Up in the Central Valley
…is in bloom. It has at least ten percent bloom present on the trees and because of that we have certain requirements of our applicators, of our growers,” Tucker explained. …
HLB Spreads North to San Bernardino, Expands Quarantine
…movement of commercially cleaned and packed citrus fruit. Growers within the new expansion area should contact CDFA’s Citrus Division at 916-654-0317 for information on these provisions. Fruit that is not…
Farmers’ Markets Remain Open in Most Areas
…distancing of six feet per person. Listen to the report below. Out & About Western Ag ~ 3.27.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…continue with production. Growers will remain busy as fruits and vegetables continue to be in high demand in grocery stores. “What we’re hearing from both growers and shippers, as well…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Preparation
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, with temperatures forecasted to rise again growers will want to be ready with their pest management preparation. Manager of Field Development…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…they will grow at a frightening, exponential rate. It’s hard to just sit and home and watch it happen. Of course, agriculture is an exempt industry. So growers can go…
Samples Needed to Help ‘Stop the Rot’ Project
…diseases in onions. The project looks to combat bacterial diseases of onions and will rely on surveys and sample information from growers. “This is a national project. We are working…