…and produce growers. FDA published its final “preventive controls” rule for processors last week; the rule for produce is expected next month. The Food Safety Modernization Act is extensive in…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…to pay for added costs to pump groundwater. Decisions have not yet been announced. Four years into the drought, Mark Biddlecomb, Ducks Unlimited Western regional director, said conditions for migrating…
Tulare County Farm Bureau Announces New Youth Leadership Class
…School Jonna Lemstra, Central Valley Christian Kyle Marks, El Diamante High School Kaitlyn McFarlan, Exeter Union High School Briana Medina, Tulare Western High School Ethan Murch, Lindsay High School Jackie…
The Western View: Wildfires
Stop extreme environmentalism to stop extreme wildfires! The Western View: Wildfires We are seeing the dark side of the environmental movement. Thanks in part to the policies enacted in the…
Waiting on Winter Pruning in Walnuts
Experts say pruning for winter damage in walnut trees needs to wait until the cold weather passes. Waiting on Winter Pruning in Walnuts Growers looking to prune freeze damage on…
Even Late Painting Protects Trees After Freeze
Some research shows that painting walnut trees after freeze events can help significantly, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be a timely application. Even Late Painting Protects Growers are prepping…
HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds Celebrates 50 Years of Research in France
…what consumers want in their melons and vegetables, from taste to texture, and a lot of other attributes that growers want to know about too, in order to best serve…
Navel Crop Estimated Large, Might Miss Target
…September 1 fruit diameter was 2.248, which is above the five average diameter of 2.230. The estimate is calculated on 2,000 fewer acres than last year. Growers, packinghouse fieldmen and…
State Pear Growers Report Quality Crop
…When you get a pretty decent supply and demand scenario, it helps the growers out immensely,” Colombini said. “The bottom line is it’s about making your growers some money, whether…
Almond Board: Post-Harvest Irrigation Reminder
Almond growers are reminded of the importance of post-harvest irrigation in this week’s Almond Update. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update for September 10…
Valley’s Gold Season 3 Premieres September 9 on ValleyPBS
…host of the show. DuringValley’s Gold, Jacobsen speaks with growers about their family histories and helps share insight into the various techniques, practices and advancements used in California farming and…
The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag
Barnraiser.US It’s the funding site for small ag. The Western View: Funding Site for Small Ag When I’m fooling around on the internet, One of my favorite things to do…
Tips for Limiting Walnut Watering This Month
Limiting irrigation in walnut orchards is important this month and there are some guidelines to follow. Limiting Walnut Watering Growers are prepping their walnut trees this month for winter. Cooperative…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
…have benefitted the crop. Growers used surface water where available and groundwater when necessary to provide adequate water supply to the trees. Crop quality is reported to be excellent with…