…important materials for California growers. “No changes for growers from our perspective here at DPR,” said Dolcini. “Counties and cities are legally able to these days to prohibit use on…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-26-19
…eight fruit and vegetable standards and the challenges growers might see in the prune market this year. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year
…for growers this year, especially for growers who didn’t mechanically thin in the spring.” Listen to the report below. Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year About the Author…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…At the moment, all eyes are on winning congressional approval for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.” Source: National Corn Growers Association NCGA Welcomes Progress on MFP, Looks Forward to Improved Program WASHINGTON…
Mitigate Liability Risk by Vetting Your Farm Labor Contractor
…It’s important for growers to stay involved with the activities taking place on their property and make sure their contractor is credible and accountable. Even in instances of a longstanding…
MFP Details: ‘Minimum of $15 an Acre Initially’
…payment limit which proved problematic for some growers last year. “This will be the second year of the MFP program that the Trump Administration has provided,” said Langley. “This year…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
…industry will be receiving over $7.5 million worth of support to identify and access new export markets, through awards to the Almond Board of California, Blue Diamond Growers, the California…
The Western View: Storming Area 51? Bad Idea
…what to do with ‘em, as long as they brought plenty of money. The Western View: Storming Area 51? Bad Idea I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
SACRAMENTO (CAWG Foundation) – The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Foundation has awarded $31,500 in college scholarships to eight students. The scholarships are awarded annually to students whose parent…
Almond Update: IPM Tools Key to Industry Sustainability
…Jim Farrar spoke at last year’s almond conference to remind growers of the tools and information available on their website. Listen to Farrar’s entire interview. Almond Update: IPM Tools Key…
Significant Increase in Prune Production Forecast
Based on a survey of dried plum growers conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, the 2019 crop forecast is calling for a significant increase in tonnage from last…
Transform Registration for California Cotton on Hold Despite EPA Approval
…Section 18 emergency exemption to use Transform for lygus control will remain in effect for cotton growers while the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) considers full registration for the…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
…Avocado Commission “It gave us an opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with just a handful of growers, to go out into an avocado grove,” said Tom Bellamore, president of…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
…for modernization of the H-2A program. This is a lengthy rule, and we intend to evaluate it closely for its potential to assist growers with their labor needs. We are…