…Sonoma CA Photo by Len Wilcox While it began as a California event, Wine Month its spreading to other grape- growing regions around the country. Texas grape growers hold a…
New Agreement Reached for Mexican Tomatoes
…for antidumping duties.” As part of the deal, the U.S. will suspend the antidumping investigation that was levied on Mexican tomatoes. Mexican growers will be required to raise the price…
Perdue on New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…“I want to thank my colleagues at the U.S. Department of Commerce for working diligently to reach a mutually beneficial agreement for tomato growers in both the U.S. and Mexico….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade, resources for almond growers to meet dust sustainability…
Almond Update: Resources to Meet Dust Sustainability Goals
…Industry Relations and Communications Jenny Nicolau is managing a project that’s creating four videos for growers to help them meet that dust reduction goal. Listen to Nicolau’s full interview. Almond…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
The concept of beneficial ants in agriculture may seem like a contrary notion, as growers have historically viewed ants as a nuisance in their production systems. Ants can be valuable…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
WASHINGTON, D.C. (USDOC) — The U.S. Department of Commerce initialed a draft agreement with Mexican tomato growers to suspend the ongoing antidumping (AD) investigation of fresh tomatoes from Mexico, ensuring…
Which of the Five Common Breed of Honeybees is Best for You?
…for a beekeeper to consider. Italian honeybee The Italian Honeybee may be the best bee for beginners, because this subspecies of the Western honeybee is not an aggressive bee which…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…bands on the legs, and the banded abdominal edge. Photo by Stephen Ausmus. “I recommend growers and pest control advisors put BMSB traps in orchard edges if they suspect BMSB…
California Table Olives Look to Bounce Back in 2019
…weather which sped up the start of bloom, followed by those cold temperatures really impacted trees. The NASS stated growers this year reported some rain issues that affected olive set…
Navigating the ‘Re-Hemption’ of North America
Some growers have already begun investing in the future of the new hemp industry in California, as part of what is being described as the ‘re-hemption’ of the crop in…
Research Finds One-Third of Food Grown Goes Unharvested
…Santa Clara has determined that approximately 33 percent of food that’s grown goes unharvested. Growers typically estimate the amount of produce that will be deemed unmarketable and left in the…
New Resource for Integrated Weed Management in Rice
There is a new resource available from the University of California to help growers and pest control advisors navigate issues in California rice. UC Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba,…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-16-19
…alternatives, how to use UCANR’s agritourism website and the considerations prune growers should take before harvest. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…