…supporter of corn growers and committed to getting USMCA across the finish line.” Source: National Corn Growers Association NPPC Applauds Senate for Overwhelmingly Approving USMCA (NPPC) — The U.S. Senate…
Legislation Introduced to Allow CBD in Dietary Supplements
…Farm Bills were landmark successes for hemp, but we are still very early in this process, and growers need regulatory certainty,” Peterson said in a press release. “This bill will…
Four-Year Project to Address Grape Leafroll Associated Virus
…through the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems grant program, will be conducted in collaboration with growers in the Central Coast and Lodi regions. Addressing grape leafroll disease can be a costly…
Chlorpyrifos Alternatives Workgroup Roundtables a ‘Complete Travesty’
…in the absence of chlorpyrifos. “To put it succinctly, tonight was a travesty,” said Roger Isom, President, and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association. “They presented nothing…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…“Pollinator Partnership’s Bee Friendly Farming Certification is a perfect conduit to increase pollinator benefits and to ensure protection and sustainability within the almond industry. Almond growers are terrific partners in best management practices, and…
Almond Matters: Developing a Vibrant Root System When Planting an Orchard
…Burkdoll noted. The process of planting a new orchard can be lengthy. Selecting and ordering clean, certified rootstock would need to be done a year in advance. Growers will also…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…addressing disputes related to the agreement and allows each party to take proportionate responsive actions that it deems appropriate. Western Growers Statement on Signing of the U.S. – China Phase…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-15-20
…is frustrating to growers, what things to consider when starting a new orchard, and how to comment on the NRCS Conservation Easement Program. Tune in to the show for these…
2019 Research Project Reports Now Available from PD/GWSS Board
…of winegrapes. Since 2001, the assessment has helped to fund more than $45 million in research and outreach projects on behalf of the winegrape industry. The 2019 research progress report details the…
Citrus Growers Optimistic for Progress in Chinese Trade Market
The Chinese trade market is a significant export destination for California citrus growers and the ongoing trade dispute has created substantial challenges for the citrus industry. However, there is optimism…
Citrus Growers Pleased with Weather and Crop Conditions
Despite a series of storms in recent weeks temperatures so far have remained relatively mild for California citrus growers. The Weather Watch tool from California Citrus Mutual (CCM) provides daily…
Almond Matters: Developing A Dormant Control Program
…short and long-term solutions regarding how to replace chlorpyrifos. There are several alternative materials that are already available to growers, and Burkdoll explained that growers will have about a few…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering workshops that prep almond growers for pollination, 2020 water…
Almond Update: First ‘In The Orchard’ Workshops of 2020 Prep Growers for Pollination
…for growers. Listen to Bailey’s full interview with details about the workshops. Almond Update: First In The Orchard Workshops of 2020 Prep Growers for Pollination You can find all of…