…and augments the $15-$18 million put forth by Growers annually,” said California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelsen. “Once again Governor Brown indicates his support for the California citrus industry with…
California Avocado Industry Remains Strong Despite Wildfire Damage
…Despite the hardship caused to avocado growers, industry experts maintain a positive outlook for the season. “There’s going to be a lot of good California premium fruit coming very soon,”…
Almond Matters: Added Benefits to Peach Twig Borer Control
…almond nuts for the navel orangeworm to attack them.” By implementing a strong program to control peach twig borer, growers will have better success in managing navel orangeworm pressures, which…
Kansas Senator Says Keep Pressure on Administration to Finish NAFTA
…heard not only from Kansas producers but also growers across the country, how important it is that Congress work in a bipartisan fashion to get a farm bill and a…
Farm Bureau Re-elects President Zippy Duvall
…across counties A flexible cotton support program that considers cotton seed, cotton lint or both to help beleaguered cotton growers Strengthened and more flexible risk management and safety-net programs for…
Winter Wheat Growers Holding on Through Cold Snap
The nation’s winter wheat growers have learned through experience to be prepared for more trouble ahead. Much of the nation has been in a deep freeze for the past several…
Eleven States Support Injunction Against California’s Prop 65 Regulation
…any products possibly containing Dicamba to bear what the groups call a “false and misleading label.” Gordon Stoner, President of the National Association of Wheat Growers, says he’s pleased that…
Register for Produce Safety Training
…Labor Service has partnered with California Farm Bureau Federation and the Safe Food Alliance to conduct the required training sessions for growers. The partnership is made possible by a California…
Register for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
…agricultural water testing requirements will affect pistachio growers will be discussed, along with mycotoxins and their impact on export markets. Horticulture science will be the featured topic of the second…
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
…less than two weeks since mandatory evacuations in the region had been lifted, and growers had just begun to return to their properties. “The growers have not been in contact…
Changes to California Agriculture Coming in 2018
…30 each year, listing all the pesticides they anticipate using between July 1 of the current year and June 30 of the following year. Growers will also have to provide…
Producers Looking to D.C. for Disaster Aid
Florida citrus growers were optimistic after the House passed an $81 billion disaster package by a vote of 251-169. However, Politico says House Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas says…
Citrus Avoids Damage with Short Periods of Freeze
…for much shorter durations than originally anticipated. Generally, temperatures hovered in the 29 to 31 degree range for most of the night and early morning. Growers report turning on wind…
Hops Industry Toasting This Holiday Season
…acre in 2017, up 246 pounds from last season. The Hops Growers of America says recent trends show that the crop is on track to double its production acreage in…