…Agriculture and Natural Resources’ (UCANR) Agricultural Issues Center and UC Cooperative Extension provide important information for growers contemplating new commodities to grow. The latest study, “Sample Costs to Produce and…
Time is Nearly Up for Cotton Ginning Cost-Share Applications
…a portion of the grower’s ginning cost and the payment rates are based on the regional ginning costs,” said Langley. The western region ginning cost has been averaged at $240.10…
Fresno State Awarded Irrigation Innovation Grant
…concept, prototype development and value engineering.” Zoldoske said the research and new development will be beneficial for California growers come 2020 when the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, SGMA comes into…
Almond Update: Event Offers Water Issues Clarity
Water issues in California can be confusing and fast-approaching regulation will only complicate them more. Growers have an opportunity to get some clarity on current water matters and find out…
Almond Matters: Crop Looks Strong Despite Challenges
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, reports from the field indicate that the crop load appears sizable despite challenges that growers have been experiencing in the form…
CCM Ramping Up Political Efforts on Behalf of Citrus Growers
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) has recently been ramping up its political efforts on behalf of California citrus growers. The association has been advocating and engaging political leaders on a multitude…
First Insurance Service for Indoor Farmers Launched
…insurance option clears the confusion for indoor growers to protect from crop loss. A company spokesperson points out that growers have sometimes found that they’re not covered for key risks,…
Agri View: What About Pistachios
…at what growers spend every year. That figure runs almost 2 billion. Now take into consideration that money isn’t spent all in one place. It reaches into nearly every segment…
USDA Supports Specialty Crop Industry with Multi-State Initiatives
…evaluate potential solutions including an Above Ground Root Collar Excavation (AGRCE) planting system. So far in this multiyear project, they have demonstrated the system to South Carolina growers, established a…
Secondary Impacts of Chinese Tariffs on Apples
…tariff rates. “What we’re concerned about is the indirect impact the tariffs are going to have on the California apple growers,” said Executive Director of the California Apple Commission Alex…
Ag Groups Applaud Precision Ag Connectivity Act
ASA President John Heisdorffer says his group welcomes the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act of 2018. “This legislation understands the unique needs of growers across rural America,” Heisdorffer says. “We urge…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Senate Confirmation of Ken Barbic
…up other USDA nominees as quickly as possible.” Background: Ken Barbic most recently served as a senior director for the Irvine, CA-based Western Growers Association, where he has worked for…
California Industry Aggressively Confronting Sticky Cotton
Confronting sticky cotton is one of the major areas of focus for the California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association (CCGGA). On April 25 the association held their annual Sticky Cotton…
Agri View: Tough Year for Cotton Farmers
…was considered outstanding with many new production records set. Still, a lot of growers lost money. Very few managed to break even. Now, if you drove through cotton country back…