…2018, but that doesn’t mean supply is decreasing. Brian German has an update on the “Stop the Rot” project for onion growers, a report on the cotton production forecast, and…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…with growers in the area and learn more about the avocado industry in the country. “It’s a growing industry. They’re about 15,000 acres smaller than the California industry right now;…
Late Season Cold Front Allows Central Valley Citrus to Remain Strong
Central Valley citrus growers were able to make it through the recent cold front relatively unscathed. At World Ag Expo last week, President and CEO of California Citrus Mutual, Casey…
Cover Cropping in Almond Orchards Shows Promise
…practice that will need to be addressed, the growers who have been participating in the research have incrementally expanded their cover cropping systems and experienced various benefits from the practice….
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…growers operate. “I went and learned about raisins. I saw some Asian food being grown, early spring food and then of course mandarins and table grapes. I got to see…
The Western View: CDFA: Helping Ag Grow
…come out of Sacramento. Certainly one of those good things is the Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). This agency was created to actually help growers, and it often does…
Learn About Labor Issues, Regulation, and Technology at ACTIVATE20
…the public and will not require registration for the conference. “We encourage growers to bring their farmworkers and we want farmworker families to come because we have an incredibly diverse…
Almond Matters: Being Prepared for a Flash Bloom
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the warmer temperatures that are in the forecast have some growers taking precautions in the event of a flash bloom this…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how citrus growers recently weathered freezing temps, details on…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-07-20
…a pre-show tour of the World Ag Expo show grounds, and uncover what DOL balancing factors could put growers on the joint liability line. Also, whether it’s adding extra guac…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…CBD and 20 acres for grain and fiber. Hemp will not qualify for replant payments or prevented plant payments under MPCI. This pilot insurance coverage is available to hemp growers…
USMCA to Bring Benefits to U.S. Textile Industry
Cotton growers are optimistic about some of the details in the recently signed U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which should provide benefits for the U.S. textile industry. Following approval from Congress, President…
Citrus Growers Weathering Freezing Temperatures
…now with fairly mild temperatures during the most critical parts of the season when the fruit is most vulnerable. Still, some growers did experience varying levels of damage in their…
Almond Matters: Making Plans for Using A Plant Growth Regulator
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers thinking about applying a plant growth regulator this year should be making their plans now as almond bloom is quickly…