Citrus growers around the state are watching San Luis Obispo County now, as more Asian citrus psyllids are discovered in the area. Sabrina Hill has more. Additional Asian Citrus Psyllid…
Researchers Working on ‘Ladderless’ Orchards
…fact, according to the article, peach and nectarine growers pay as much as 40 percent more for worker’s comp insurance than growers with crops that don’t require ladders. For the…
California Table Olive Probability Survey Report
…December, another freeze and wind during bloom, and the lack of water to allow the crop to fully produce. Some growers were not even sure they would harvest what they…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Provides Six-Month Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…develop sustainable pollination strategies for specialty crops in the United States so specialty crop growers are better able to manage pollinators for improved crop yields. Foundation for Food and Agriculture…
2013 California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…summarizes data supplied by California nurseries throughout the State who sold to almond growers for commercial plantings. Results from this survey will be used in conjunction with the Almond Acreage…
Agri View: Citrus Greening
Everett Griner talks about Texas citrus growers also fighting greening in today’s Agri View. Citrus Greening…
Some Row Crop Prices Saving Big Losses
Growers have had to roll with the punches when it comes to drought issues and well problems. Tulare County farmer Jerry Silva says he was definitely going to grow alfalfa…
As Trade Mission to Mexico Ends, Collaborative Efforts Will Continue
…CDFA Secretary Karen Ross; Richard Matoian, American Pistachio Growers; Bryce Lundberg, State Food and Ag Board Member; and Jake Lewin, California Certified Organic Farmers. (Photo from ca.gov Planting Seeds) Our…
Water Situation Forcing Farmers’ Hands
Growers dealing with wells on the verge of running dry during this drought year are having to make changes to their growing season. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story….
Recapping the 2014 California State Fair by the Numbers
…Western United States on Facebook with a new fan level of 108,196. A combination of expanded programming and entertainment that attracted a diverse group of individuals, positive social media messages…
Growers Hoping to ‘Get by’ with Well Problems
A lot of growers around the state are crossing their fingers when it comes to their well pumps. The ground water level is so low in some areas that pumps…
Quarantine Boundaries Complicating Business
…Drought Task Force Kicks Off Meetings Tulare County Ag Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita says the divide is making it difficult for growers and nurseries isolated outside the quarantine. Some businesses equipped…
Subsidized Pump Test Program
…at the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State, Bill Green, informs growers that PG&E will subsidize the cost of an efficiency test on their well pump. Subsidized Pump Test…
New Research Benefits Rice Growers, Livestock Producers
A UC Cooperative researcher may have found a win-win scenario to help livestock producers and rice growers manage the drought a little better. Sabrina Hill has the story. Rice Straw…