Citrus demands for nitrogen are greatest from bloom through June, making spring the best time to apply supplemental nitrogen fertilizer to navel oranges. Growers typically apply between 1/10 and 1/4…
Western View: The Prairie Fires
…of lives were lost. Western View The numbers are so big they are almost incomprehensible. There were over 7,000 individual fires, that burned more than 2 million acres – more…
Conaway, Peterson Praise U.S. Sugar Deal
…the threat of dumping and address unfair Mexican trade practices that have hurt U.S. sugar growers. This is an important step,” said Ranking Member Peterson. “I will continue to closely…
Almond Matters: The Heat Brings Mites
…to prep for the increase in mite pressure is to have healthy trees. “The number one thing growers can do is to make sure their trees are not stressed due…
Almond Board: Cover Crop Workshop
…hosted by Project Apis m. will educate growers and advisors about how cover crops improve soil health and reduce pests while supporting pollination. Expert speakers will be presenting information and…
The Importance of Zinc in Almond Production
…Kings County as a horticulture specialist for over 35 years. He noted that “first and foremost, growers need to have their feet in the furrows,” to identify zinc deficiency. Symptoms…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…late 2015. Economic information on the costs growers will incur under the PR is scarce. The experience of existing commodity-specific food safety programs may provide insight into what the PR…
Fresno Food Expo Award Applications Still Being Accepted
…nation’s only exclusively regional food show. The Expo is a celebration of food, showcasing more than 150 growers, producers, brewers and wine makers from around the Valley. Applications can be…
California Cherries Poised for Record Year
Cherry harvest in California is just about wrapped up and growers are excited to make up for the previous years of disappointing returns. The official estimate was 8.5 million boxes…
ICFA Lobby for Practical Cannabis Growing Guidelines
…lawmakers to consider the implications of requiring plants to be grown indoors or using all-season greenhouses. The association is requesting a more functional definition of ‘outdoor’ to allow growers to…
Trump Administration Reviewing Sage Grouse Plans
Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke this week announced the Donald Trump administration would review a plan to protect sage grouse in western states. Plans to protect sage grouse have met…
Almond Board: Food Safety Symposium
…to minimize concealed damage formation” Steve Patton, CDFA: “State of California’s role in FSMA Produce Safety rule implementation” David Goldenberg, Western Institute for Food Safety and Security, UC Davis (invited):…
The Western View: Fruit Trail
…how much the tour has to offer, and it’s definitely worth the time. There’s a lot to this Fruit Trail. Western View There are over 40 stops, including fruit stands…
Food Safety Practices and Costs Under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
…late 2015. Economic information on the costs growers will incur under the PR is scarce. The experience of existing commodity-specific food safety programs may provide insight into what the PR…