…so far than last year,” Klein said. “It’s been cool, cloudy and wet. That’s what it wasn’t last year.” 2019 is technically an ‘off’ year for alternate-bearing pistachio trees but growers…
Slight Broomrape Resurgence Over Last Decade
There has been an uptick in reports of the broomrape weed in California. Retired Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Gene Miyao reminded growers at the 2019 Northern San Joaquin Valley Processing Tomato meeting that Broomrape…
Legislative Work Continues on Disaster Relief Package
…that need to be addressed, there is expectation that a resolution will be achieved some time in the near future. “Hopefully by some time spring or summer, growers that had…
Almond Update: Bee Best Management Practices Updated
The Almond Board of California has updated a few things in their recommended best management practices (BMPs) for growers to protect bee health. ABC’s recently retired Bob Curtis said the…
Casey Officially In as Citrus Mutual President/CEO
…was the former senior executive for the Kings River Water Quality Coalition and California Cotton Ginners & Growers Vice President. Holmes said Creamers prior experience representing growers on water issues…
Combat Common Weed Threats to Tree Nuts to Maximize Yields
With herbicide resistance on the rise, California tree nut growers must stay vigilant and nimble to keep weeds at bay. A comprehensive weed management program can help ensure that pressures…
Super Bowl Avocados Consumption
…Feb. 3. The United States imported a record 71.9 million pounds for the week ending Jan. 13, the Mexican avocado growers say. For the month, January imports of Mexican avocados…
Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers
…Evaluations Available for Growers You can find more information about services at Almonds.com/growers. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
A ‘Hot’ Addition to Medley Packaging
…and carrots. Consumers can now find a medley of hot peppers in stores. Cabo Diablo Hot Pepper Medley is a new product from Central Coast growers Jacobs Farm Del Cabo. The pack…
Growing Challenges to Obtaining Enough Organic Seed
…appears to be putting a squeeze on organic seed availability. The NOP seed standards were initially established in 2002, but growers report that in recent years those regulations have become…
Weed Identification Tools and Tips
…is called Weeds of California and Other Western States. They’re very good tools.” There are also applications that are available on smart phones that can help growers with weed identification….
California Lawmakers Introduce New Immigration Legislation for Ag Workers
…issued varying levels of support for the legislation including Farmworker Justice and Western Growers. “We recognize and applaud the efforts of Senator Feinstein and Representative Lofgren, as well as many…
Almond Matters: Orchard Planting Considerations
…you want something that is safe that’s not going to damage the tree.” The recent storm systems that have come through much of the state may delay some growers from…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 01-14-19
…about a month out. We also will hear about H-2A housing, the Meyer lemon season proving to be strong for California growers as well as more news on the overtime…