…strawberries. Considerable growth in volume has been a trend for multiple years with California growers introducing higher-yielding varieties. Another increase in yield was expected in 2019, however, unseasonable rains in…
Chlorpyrifos Cut-Off Date Quickly Approaching
…Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and product manufacturers. The process to ban the product in California began last May when it was labeled a “toxic air contaminant” by DPR. Growers can continue…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
…commercial seed growers or nursery operators there is information about production of seed or plants. There are over 500 Plant Guides available including grasses, legumes, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. Whether you are…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…includes groups such as the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), Western Growers, and the United Fresh Produce Association, sent a letter to Senate leaders calling for action on farm labor…
Latest Report Highlights the Impact of UC ANR on California Communities
…report include helping to promote economic prosperity through working with growers to adopt superior varieties of crops, as well as implement new practices to ensure the health of livestock. Through…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…Implementation of an Areawide Program for Vineyard Pathogens and their Insect Vectors,’ will last four years and is receiving strong support from the winegrape industry. The research will be done…
Working Together: New Year, New Conference for California Walnuts
…with the California Walnut Board to make it a must-attend event for walnut growers. JCS Marketing Founder Jason Scott said the conference has a new vibe this year and unprecedented…
Fighting Almond Disease? Particle Size Does Matter.
…superior coverage and control without clogging equipment, helping growers treat more acres per day with one of the strongest copper products on the market. It’s an ideal fungicide when tough…
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
Planning a disease prevention program for costly tomato diseases requires careful consideration of active ingredients and appropriate rates. Because the risk of disease is always present for tomato growers, it’s…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-31-19
…of the ag labor bill getting passed out of the Senate and how growers can get avocado pest guidelines in the palm of their hand. Tune in to the show…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-30-19
…for CBD hemp growers, a minimum wage increase for 2020 and learning what regenerative agriculture means. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
Working Towards Continued Success of Equipment Replacement Programs
…and Growers Association have been among the groups lobbying on behalf of ag equipment replacement programs, to ensure incentive funding remains available for farmers. Initiatives such as the Funding Agricultural…
Five New Disease Resistant Grape Varieties Available
…through the licensing process with UC Davis InnovationAccess. More propagation material is expected to be made available for growers in 2020. “The growers can now start putting in their requests…
Working Together: Rebranded ‘California Walnut Conference’ Unites Industry
…Board Marketing Director Jennifer Williams said the event would be bigger and better with a focus on all of the research going on to benefit growers. Aside from California Agriculture…