…total. U.S. growers are expecting to harvest 144.7 thousand acres, 9 percent below the previous year. Sugar Beets: California growers have planted and intend to harvest 25.2 thousand acres…
Smelt Plan Calls for More Water Release
…western Delta where fresh and saltwater mix, and move upstream into fresher water to spawn. Factors implicated in the decline of the species include non-native predators and competitors, water project…
Partnership Keeps Pressure on Nut Cargo Theft
…WAPA in its legislative efforts.” About Western Agricultural Processors The Western Agricultural Processors Association represents tree nut huller/sheller and processors of almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and pecans in California on regulatory…
Identifying Ants First Step in Control
…Ants First Step in Control Which Ones are Pests Several types of ants can be on an orchard floor, but only a couple are of concern to almond growers. “We…
Considerations for Codling Moth Treatment
Courtesy: UC ANR Walnut growers are monitoring their orchards for codling moth this time of year. A codling moth treatment should depend on several factors. Considerations for Codling Moth Treatment…
Industry Groups Urging House to Consider GMO Labeling
…Growers Association are urging the House to quickly consider and pass the bill. The House passed a voluntary GMO labeling bill last year, a stark difference from the mandatory bill…
MAIZALL, USTR Urge Cooperation on Biotech Trade
…USGC and the National Corn Growers Association shared their views with industry leaders from Brazil and around the globe in attendance at the biennial conference. Further, Darci Vetter, chief agriculture…
Water Challenges Make Conservation Standard
…winter, and groups say updates are needed. Conservation Here to Stay Amid Challenges California Farm Water Coalition Executive Director Mike Wade spoke recently at Western Agricultural Processors Association’s annual meeting….
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Legislation
…and the negative consequences are already being felt. We need to get this solution passed by Congress and signed into law this month.” From the National Corn Growers Association: The…
Almond Board: Prepare for Almond Conference
It’s time to lock in hotel reservations for this year’s Almond Conference. The Almond Board is inviting growers from around the state to the 44th annual Almond Conference. It is…
The California Kitchen: Chocolate Pistachio Mousse
…Oil 2 Egg Whites 1 Cup Organic Pastures Raw Cream 2 Cup American Pistachio Growers Shelled Pistachio’s ½ Cup Brown Sugar To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California…
Western View: Rodeo Time in Salinas
…who grew up here. Western View: Rodeo Time in Salinas But in July, Salinas becomes an important place to visit for cowboys on the PRCA circuit. It’s also a stop…
Monitoring Anthracnose After Wet Spring
…an epidemic come out.” Lightle says this is an issue growers haven’t had to worry about too much over the last several years. “It’s been pretty low with all of…
NOW Pressure Looks Low in Almonds
The increased rain we saw this winter, compared to previous years, may help control NOW pressure in almonds this season. Advisors warn however that growers can’t get complacent. NOW Pressure…