…about 2,070. Executive Director of the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association, Kim Stemler explained how the proposed order will affect wine operations. Listen to the radio report below. Last…
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
…Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to provide some relief to growers. “We’re holding out hope. We think we made a good case for pima. It certainly met the criteria, there…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…provides growers with information that can lower the risk of trying something new. Rhodes grass Rhodes grass, giant king grass, quinoa and teff are among the crops Bachie has been…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…solution to the supply chain challenges many growers and producers are experiencing due to COVID-19, and a solution that would also help connect additional food with communities in need.” Representative…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Not All Nematodes Are Bad
Nematodes are usually a bad word for producers. In this episode of Making Sense of Biologicals, USDA’s Dr. David Shapiro is back to inform growers that there are also beneficial…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…by providing support for agricultural producers, growers, and processors impacted by coronavirus, including producers, growers, and processors of specialty crops, non-specialty crops, dairy, livestock and poultry, including livestock and poultry…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
…seeking input from growers, consultants, and any allied industry members involved in field crop production in California. The online survey will remain available until Friday, August 21. “We at this…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including research on Sudden Vine Collapse and why growers’ help…
Almond Update: Dust Reduction Matters as Harvest Approaches
…Almond Board of California launched best management practices for growers to reduce dust. ABC put together resources about keeping your orchard floor clean, sweeper and pickup equipment recommendations, and assistance…
California Prune Industry Remains Strong During Pandemic
…Board. “It’s a challenging time for agriculture, certainly we have our challenges, but our growers and our handlers are steadfast and we’re doing everything we can to help them pull…
Ballots Out for California Rice Commission Major Amendment
…second round of ballots to all growers and handlers who have yet to return the first ballot. If the minimum number of ballots are not returned, the vote is invalid…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Healthy as Harvest Approaches
…worm from damaging nuts,” Burkdoll noted. Another concern for growers as harvest split begins to occur in some areas of California is the incidence of hull rot. Growers should be…
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
…an issue for another recent approach to combatting HLB. Florida growers have been applying antibiotics in their orchards, which has not been showing much success. “For this particular antimicrobial peptide…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biostimulants a Broad Category
…some that growers might already be familiar with. Brown also discusses the relationship between nutrient cycling and biostimulants and gives some advice for growers who are interested in trying something…