Two crop quality reports were recently released, providing insight into wheat crop conditions in California and Arizona. The 2023 Hard Red Wheat & Hard White Wheat report measures the production…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
California growers are seeing some significant damage due to citrus thrips this season. Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, Sandipa Gautam told AgNet West that the pest has been more…
Pistachio Production Poised for Significant Gains in Coming Years
Pistachio production is expected to experience significant growth over the next 10 years, according to a recent report commissioned by American Pistachio Growers (APG). Acreage in California is projected to…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…on the almond industry. The Almond Technical Achievement Award is a more all-encompassing award for those involved in supporting growers through innovation and production practices. Last year’s winner was Paul…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…co-organized through a partnership between the French non-profit association GOFAR, Western Growers, and the VINE/University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Beginning next year, all verified growers will be able…
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…the Western Landowners Alliance (WLA) and the University of Wyoming, spotlight a substantial “trust gap” between ag water users and state and federal agencies. It appears most individuals in the…
Egyptian Citrus in the U.S. Would Be ‘Calamity’ for California Growers
…be problematic for California growers. “This is a very big threat to the California citrus industry because the fruit that Egypt produces is very low cost in terms of their…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…Lentil Council, the North American Millers’ Association, and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) in applauding the bill’s introduction. “The American Farmers Feed the World Act empowers American wheat…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
California growers have been pleased with a better-than-expected peach crop this year. Manager and Field Representative for the California Canning Peach Association, Sutton Hunter said it was a bit of…
CLas-Positive ACP Confirmed in Ventura County
…mandatory for commercial growers in the affected area, local growers interested in proactive measures to protect their groves or with questions can contact Ventura County Grower Liaisons Sandra Zwaal or…
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…risky business. We need to work with growers, and livestock producers to provide them training and resources about risk management options and how to apply them to their farming businesses.” …
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…said NABC President Kasey Cronquist. “Our growers and marketers have fostered a special connection with their Indian customers and we are excited to see these connections strengthen going forward with…
Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy
…now that ensures that domestically grown sugar is sold into the markets before we allow for competition to come from offshore. This kind of protection allows American sugar growers to…
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
…have been steadily adopting robotic technology and artificial intelligence within the sorting process. The data that is collected can then be translated back to individual growers to optimize their production…