The implementation of various conservation practices is continuing to prove to be a wise investment for growers. Individual cost studies are consistently showing that establishing processes for conservation can provide…
California Prune Board Authorized to Continue for Another Five Years
The California Prune Board was recently authorized to continue for another five years by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. During a public hearing, prune growers and processors spoke…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…the agricultural community as the agribusiness market manager for Central Valley Community Bank in Fresno. Overseeing a five-person team, the company’s agriculture lending portfolio serves growers and companies throughout the Central Valley,…
Week in Review: Understanding Sudden Vine Collapse, Addressing COVID in the Workplace
…their responsibilities should an outbreak of COVID-19 occur among the workforce. The Families Food Box Program is providing assistance for growers, families, and companies. Receive all the top agriculture news…
Rice Growers Monitoring for Weedy Rice
…years, it has been problematic for many rice growers. UC Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer and Sacramento Counties, Whitney Brim-Deforest reminds growers that they will want to be…
Almond Matters: Putting A Postemergence Plan into Action
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers experiencing weed pressures are in the middle of putting their postemergence plan into action. The type of materials and approach…
California Almond Production Forecasted at Three Billion Pounds
…“Perfect weather during bloom, coupled with the steps almond growers have taken to ensure our orchards provide a healthy environment for honey bees and other pollinators, resulted in the abundant…
Food Box Program Helping Growers, Families, and Companies
SunTerra Produce Traders is one of the many companies awarded contracts under the Families Food Box Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The growing, packing, and shipping operation…
Almond Update: Webinars Highlight New Website Resource
Two webinars, one for growers and one for processors, will walk attendees through the critical information on the newly revamped Almonds.com. The Almond Board of California overhauled the site to be a…
Regulation Development A Lot Like ‘Sausage Making’
…pointing out the priorities and concerns when a new rule is being considered. Director of Government Relations for the California Association of Winegrape Growers, Michael Miiller pointed to the establishment…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-06-20
…task force, details on the Paycheck Protection Program extension deadline, and a new herbicide that’s available to rice growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
New Herbicide Available to Rice Growers This Year
…RebelEX from Corteva can provide for growers. Of course, like with any other applications, growers will want to consult with their local Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. Listen to the radio report…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
…trade barrier,” Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Our food system is the safest in the world, and the known science behind the transmission…
Looking Ahead to Potential Ag Order 4.0 Impact
…has the potential to create significant changes in how agriculture operates in the area. Now with the comment deadline over, growers on the Central Coast are anxiously awaiting what comes…