…a daily basis and just making sure we’re current,” said Joe Turkovich, California Prune Board Chairman. “But I would say that growers are getting lots of information.” The Board has…
Almond Update: ‘In The Orchard’ Workshop Still Happening, Virtually
COVID-19 restrictions are causing educational opportunities for growers to be postponed or canceled, but that’s not phasing the Almond Board of California. ABC’s Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education…
Almond Matters: Implementing Your Fungicide Plan
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, many growers are in the midst of implementing a fungicide plan. The recent storms that have come through much of California…
COVID-19 Concerns as Production Season Ramps Up in Fresno County
Growers in Fresno County are making preparations for the approaching busy season with warmer temperatures on the way. CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Ryan Jacobsen pointed out that…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
…beginning of the shelter in place orders, with losses in revenues for growers between $4 million to $5 million per week. The closure of schools, restaurants and other retail outlets…
California Prunes Look ‘Very Good’ After A Strong Bloom
…the season progresses. Growers are optimistic that even though bloom was a few weeks earlier than normal, that environmental conditions helped pave the way for a solid fruit set. Courtesy:…
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
…scale in the future. “We want to answer all the questions that we need to answer about what exactly is it that we need the growers to do. Is it…
Critical Timing for Vine Mealybug Management
Temperatures are beginning to warm up and the season is reaching a crucial point for growers planning their vine mealybug management approach. Infestation can occur fairly rapidly because of their…
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
…industry in the U.S. is that a strong portion of the portfolio goes to restaurants,” said Annie AcMoody, Economist with Western United Dairies. “With all the shelter in place orders…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-10-20
…the market, the incentive for growers looking to adopt elderberry hedgerow. Also, get the details on the stimulus package rebates that could be in your account next week and why…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how almond growers can maximize yields and sustainability in…
Almond Update: Maximizing Yields and Sustainability from Start to Finish
…Extension Tree Crop Advisor Franz Niederholzer said growers can do several things in the life of an orchard to stay in the game. He believes the most sustainable plan in every aspect of…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…Corporation. “I consistently hear from growers around the country the imperative need to get financial assistance into producers’ hands immediately. Timing is crucial,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in the…
The Western View: Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face?
…supply keep up, California will have one more endangered species to protect. The California Farming industry will be dying of thirst. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from…