…approach can provide multiple levels of benefit. Understanding the needs of the soil ecosystem can reduce the amount of wasted input growers are applying to fields and increase the efficiency…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…U.S. poultry producers will have expanded access to Canada for chicken, turkey, and eggs. Key Provision: Wheat Canada agrees to terminate its discriminatory wheat grading system, enabling U.S. growers to…
New ARS Strawberry is a ‘Keepsake’
…with commercial growers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. ‘Keepsake’ fruits are attractive with good size, color, gloss, and a showy calyx, or cap. They are firm and tough enough for…
Strategies for Mealybug Control in Vineyards
…also be effective in managing mealybug populations, but its use can present challenges for some growers. “It’s not being used as much by winegrape growers because of worries about residuals,…
Almond Update: Yearly Crop Estimates Explained
…and how they are determined. Almond Board of California Principle Analyst Jesse Roseman said the discussion would be an excellent opportunity for growers to see behind the numbers and help…
South Korea Presents Big Opportunity for California Rice
Along with a strong finish to harvest, California rice growers also received some good news with increasing access into the South Korean market. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reporting that under…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
The Organic Grower Summit is expected to attract more than 700 organic growers and other industry members for two days of education, networking, and exhibition. Presented by the Organic Produce…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-04-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the kick-off of the Organic Growers Summit, considerations farmers…
Farmers Receive an Average of 12 Cents of Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar
…received only $1.66 from a $4.59 gallon of milk. The turkey growers responsible for the centerpiece of a traditional Thanksgiving meal received just $0.06 per pound; while turkeys are retailing…
Successful Rice Harvest for California Growers
The season got off to a rough start earlier in the year, however, it appears that growers were able to overcome the obstacles for a successful rice harvest. Many growers…
Ag Labor Bill Continues Forward Momentum in Congress
…crafted through a series of difficult stakeholder-driven negotiations,” Western Growers President & CEO Tom Nassif said in a press release. “The Farm Workforce Modernization Act contains real solutions to the…
Survey Reveals Crucial Data on Fusarium Head Blight
…insight into how wheat and barley growers manage Fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as scab, and where they get information on how to control this destructive disease. FHB can…
Working Together: Optimistic Outlook for Walnut Growers
Trade markets have been a bit precarious this year, but there are still some reasons for California walnut growers to remain optimistic. “If we were to look back about 12…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Winter Annual Weeds
…of rainfall by the middle of November. The lack of any significant rain events has created some pause for growers in implementing their preventative herbicide programs. “Ideally, in a perfect…