…supply during that time is dominated by the golden state. Monterey County Agriculture Commissioner Henry Gonzales told Salinas-based newspaper The Californian that it’s very likely from his region. Romaine growers…
NRCS Takes Individual Approach to Sustainability Projects
…with the growers,” said Mather. “It is fairly individualized and depends on the growers that you’re working with. Sometimes you have to try to dig and try to find a…
Independence Variety Finding its Niche
The almond variety Independence was a topic for grower questions at a recent nut conference. Blue Diamond Growers Membership Development Manager Ben Goudie said it looks like the new variety…
High Tunnels Helping Small Growers Year-round
…sturdier high tunnel construction for small growers. Her and local NRCS Soil Conservationist Sam Vang explain how the tunnels help growers and why it’s become popular. About the Author Taylor Hillman…
Severity of NOW Issue Expressed
An industry leader recently expressed how bad the navel orange worm issue was last season with something he had never seen before. Blue Diamond Growers Director of Member Relations Mel…
Getting the Needs of ‘Commercial Organic’ Operations Heard on a National Level
Large and mid-size organic growers may need to become more involved in national advocacy groups to ensure their needs are also being considered when lobbying for changes in the industry….
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
…Soil Conservationist Drew Mather, for his outreach project with Cantonese farmers in Silicon Valley. Humbly highlighting the project as a collaborative team effort, Mather noted the work with growers in…
New Biosecurity Campaign to Protect Live Poultry
…The site also has a resource section, including a series of checklists each covering specific biosecurity principles. Producers, growers, workers and enthusiasts alike can use these as regular reminders or…
National H-2A Workforce Sets New Record
…cost associated with the program. Despite reservations from growers about using the H-2A program, California is the fifth largest state in terms of H-2A workers. Figures indicate there were 18,908…
Spotted Lanternfly Could Be Disastrous, Not in CA Yet
…Expo, The Vineyard Team’s Dr. Craig Macmillan said he called an associate on the East Coast to get some information on the stink bug but was urged to inform growers…
Wildfire Affected Winegrape Growers Seek Congress Support
…disaster assistance bill to help agricultural producers in the Southeast United States devastated by the 2018 hurricanes. Five grower groups – California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), Lake County Winegrape…
Easy Peel Avocado Looking to Copy Citrus Success
…peel. It’s called EasyAvo and the variety is being grown in South America. Growers have finally produced enough yield to test the fruit on the market. Westfalia Fruit is the…
Concerns About Integrity as Organic Production Gets Easier
Organic production has grown significantly in recent years and that growth of the industry has created some concern for the future. Long time organic growers want the industry to remain…
Pistachio Prices Holding Steady For Now
…news as a record season wraps up. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director Richard Matoian said they expect domestic and foreign sales to remain strong but the unknown from tariff increases…