…but really it was kind of the Santa Rosa residential fires,” said President of the Sonoma County Winegrowers Karissa Kruse, “really the impact in Sonoma County was our homes.” The…
NAFTA Wheat Groups Call for Successful Agreement
…Trump, several wheat-based groups from the three nations detailed the importance of the trade agreement to wheat growers and their associated industries. National Association of Wheat Growers President Gordon Stoner…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-25-18
…news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Taylor Hillman. The Food Safety Modernization Act compliance deadline is tomorrow. The Almond Board of California has what growers need to know….
Almond Update: FSMA Here, What You Need to Know
The Food Saftey Modernization Act compliance deadline is here. The Almond Board of California‘s Tim Birmingham said there is an important extension that growers can get to help with that deadline…
Almond Matters: Orchard Protection Techniques
…nuts that may be hanging on the trees, disking them under or somehow getting them out of the field.” Another part of effective protection techniques that growers subscribe to is…
Perdue Announces USDA’s Farm Bill and Legislative Principles for 2018
…Foster market and growth opportunities for specialty crop growers while reducing regulatory burdens that limit their ability to be successful. FOOD SAFETY & INSPECTION SERVICES Protect public health and prevent…
U.S. Cotton Industry Contributions to Cotton USA Play Critical Role in Developing Export Markets
…Washington, D.C. “Our growers believe that contributing to CCI is an investment in the future of our industry and ultimately is essential to our success,” Plains Cotton Growers Executive Vice…
Farm Futures Releases 2018 Planting Intentions Survey Results
…millions of corn acres, but even then the difference was just 35,000 acres. Growers are planning to put in 90.1 million acres of crops this year, not much different than…
Almond Board: Best Management Practices During Bloom
…best management practices (BMPs) they developed and recommend to growers. ABC’s Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis says BMP’s start with good communication and have strong recommendations on insecticide use…
Senator Ernst Suggests Trump is Softening on NAFTA Threats
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa told the Iowa Corn Growers Association this week that President Donald Trump appears to be reassessing his position on the North American Free Trade…
Agri View: Pecan Consumption
…All tree nuts. California has led the way because of its variety of tree nuts. Southern pecan growers are working hard to increase their slice of the pie. Pecans are…
Avocado Lace Bug Increasing Presence in California
Growers are being advised to be on the lookout for avocado lace bug as the invasive pest slowly makes its way further into California. The spread has been taking place…
Register for Annual Tri-County Walnut Day
…up to date information to growers on the issues affecting the walnut industry. Registration will open at 7 a.m. with coffee and danish provided by the California Walnut Commission and…
Sunpreme Raisins Show Quality Yields with Less Labor
Ongoing research of Sunpreme raisins is exhibiting some positive results for their potential as a commercially produced variety. Growers were recently updated on the progress of the variety at the…