…and ran out the door of the saloon, not returning till the shock finally wore off. With friends like that, who needs enemies? I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western…
Almond Update: Lots of Nutrients and Water Management Education Coming Up
…available at all of the workshops and growers can find more information on all of them at Almonds.com/growers under the events calendar. Listen to Cooper’s full interview. Almond Update: Lots…
Good Market for ‘Off’ California Avocados in 2019
…crop this year,” California Avocado Commission President Tom Bellamore said. “We had a pretty good side crop last year. So we’ll be smaller this year, but growers are hopeful that…
Citrus Season Recap with CCM’s Casey Creamer
At the California Citrus Mutual 2019 Citrus Showcase growers, researchers, water enthusiast and more gathered to discuss top topics for the future of the citrus industry. The citrus showcase highlighted…
California Walnuts Receive Trade Funding for Tariff Relief
…marketing, not only for the present but for our future. The California walnut industry is made up of over 4,800 growers and over 90 handlers (processors). Source: California Walnut Commission…
General Mills Continues Regenerative Agriculture Investments
…to advance soil health such as the development of the Regenerative Agriculture Self-Assessment tool to assist growers with understanding the value of soil health and biodiversity. The company has also…
Almond Matters: Getting Active with Fungicide Treatments
…rain that much of the state has received has also made it challenging for growers to make the necessary applications. “For the last probably four, almost five years, fungicides have…
Over $100 Million Cut from Available Ag Equipment Replacement Funds
…the May revise,” said President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) Roger Isom. “We want to see it restored to the funding level that it was. It’s the…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
A research project looking into the energy costs associated with groundwater pumping is seeking participation from growers via an online survey of farms and ranches. Producers are being encouraged to…
Almond Matters: Value and Quality of Drone Monitoring Continues to Increase
…average consumer photography type drones to growers who want to just monitor how their farms look today. Whether they’re taking a flyby video, or they’re getting into the basics of…
PCAs Examine a Top California Grape Challenge: Mealybug
…plant to take in vital nutrients, which leads to reduced yield and vine vigor. Like the vine mealybug, root-knot nematodes can also be found year-round, never allowing growers a moment…
Almond Update: FSMA Trainings as Inspections Loom
…to get compliant are fast approaching for most growers with inspections possibly starting in April. Listen to Birmingham’s full interview. Almond Update: FSMA Trainings as Inspections Loom Find a full…
Controlling Tough Weeds Through Residual and Burndown Systems
…Resistant weeds are also growing in prevalence, making it increasingly important for producers to be targeted in their weed control strategies. When determining weed control options, growers should employ multiple…
Exploring the Economic Impact of California’s Citrus Industry
The California citrus industry is valued at nearly $3.5 billion with over 3,000 growers farming 320,000 acres throughout the state. The size and scale of citrus production has both direct…