…growers have gotten off to an early start to harvest this season compared to years past. Overall weather conditions have allowed for a strong start to the harvest, with only…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-28-20
…CCC to help ag workers, grants offered to growers transitioning to organic production and get an update on the processing tomato report. Tune in to the show for these news…
Wine Industry Calling for Extension of Disaster Relief Due to Wildfires
…disaster assistance to California winegrape growers.” The industry groups point out that the damage from the 2020 wildfires is creating a significant level of uncertainty. Approximately 7,300 producers grow winegrapes…
Week in Review: CFAP 2 Signups Underway, Growers Work Through Smoke Challenges
…a strong one. Officials are looking to clarify limitations related to Proposition 65 requirements for certain nut products. Growers are continuing to work through the challenges created by the amount…
Working Together: CFAP 2 Begins, Different Financial Calculation
…said the second round of aid is the same as the first, with one major exception. This round will be based on a growers’ numbers from an entire year rather…
California Walnuts: “The Crop Looks Good”
…there is some concern within the industry as to what kind of effect that will have on pricing. The expectation is that growers will have a record year in terms…
Addressing HLB Challenges Through Organic Citrus Survey
…of an ongoing project aimed at assisting organic citrus growers who are working to combat HLB. Since the discovery of HLB in the U.S. back in 2005 the disease has…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
…The updated program now includes winegrapes, table grapes, raisins, pima cotton, and others. “We are extremely pleased with the announcement by the U.S Department of Agriculture that winegrape growers are…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-21-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CFAP 2 enrollment, Fresno County grape growers working through…
Fresno County Grape Growers Press On Amidst Smokey Conditions
Fresno County grape growers are doing their best to work through the challenges created by the various wildfires. The multiple wildfires burning up and down California are leavening a significant…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Protecting Grape Pruning Wounds From Disease
Grape pruning is something growers do every season. It’s a natural part of producing healthy grapes. Growers also know that the wounds created by that pruning can become a big…
Struggles of California Cotton Growers Demonstrated by Drop in Acreage
California cotton growers have been struggling to navigate a multitude of challenges in 2020. Issues with water availability have been compounded with the effect that COVID-19 is having on world…
Almond Update: Bee+ Scholarship Takes Risk Out Of Bee-Friendly Practices
…Apis m. for free. The program will also cover the cost for growers to register under the Bee Friendly Farming program. The certification allows growers to utilize the ‘Bee Friendly…
Bilingual SGMA Video Series to Foster Better Understanding
…growers and community members who are fully informed of the scope of SGMA. “It’s important to empower our growers and empower our community members to fully understand; what is SGMA,…