Almond growers face significant challenges during the crucial pollination phase, where weather conditions make all the difference. BASF Tech Service Representative Jessica Samler underscores the essential role of bees in…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…In the first episode of this season, catch up with Western Growers Dennis Donohue, Center for Innovation & Technology Director, and meet Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director, as they…
Almond Matters: Orchard Preparations for Almond Bloom
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., the new year means that almond bloom is on the horizon. Growers are working on orchard preparations to get their…
California Chill Report: Fresno County Farmer Sees Yield Boost with Dormex
…but also to fellow growers. Information from the UC Davis Chill Calculator shows that as of January 8, the Shafter CIMIS station has logged 33 portions under the dynamic model,…
Navigating Weather Challenges in Almond Orchards: Insights from BASF
As almond growers gear up for the pending bloom season, BASF Tech Service Representative Jessica Samler provides valuable insights into the impact of weather conditions on bloom timing. Samler emphasizes…
Hits to Incentive Programs Expected in the Wake of Budget Deficit
…cutbacks in incentive programs that provide farmers with financial assistance to comply with regulations. Roger Isom, President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Producers Association, said that California farmers face…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…Wednesday, January 10. Growers, PCAs, CCAs, and other industry members are invited to hear the latest information and research updates related to nutrient management. “We’ll have an opportunity to learn…
California Chill Report: Solutions for Growers Facing Chill Shortages
UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor, Kat Jarvis-Shean has been working on solutions for growers dealing with chill shortages. Historically, discussions surrounding chill accumulation have often concluded with limited recourse…
CDFA Puts a Pause on SWEEP Solicitation
…and drip systems. SWEEP solicitation has only been paused for the grant funding that goes directly to producers. Grants that are awarded to service providers that support growers have as…
Clean Truck Check Deadline Quickly Approaching
…Western United Dairies, Paul Sousa explained that individuals will not be able to register their trucks if they do not pass the clean truck test. Phase 3 of the program…
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
…like almonds,” McKalip explained. “Because it’s so important that we set up a situation where growers can be successful and that we’re able to capitalize on consumer demand around the…
Shifting Strategies: A Grower’s Perspective on Pest Management Challenges
…to do it on the conventional side,” Morgan explained. “And that should be telling.” Many pest management challenges that growers are facing do not have adequate tools available to address…
California Chill Report: The Crucial Role of Winter Chill in Fruit and Nut Trees
…host of issues for growers. “When trees don’t get enough winter chill accumulation, we see a straggled bloom in the springtime,” Jarvis-Shean said. “So, a longer window of time between…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
…will apply to a variety of different soil and foliar applications of multiple products. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom said that in…