Almond growers are reporting some significant damage caused by navel orangeworm (NOW) this year. The increased presence of the pest is partially due to weather conditions complicating management efforts. UC…
Proposed Guest Worker Plan to Replace H-2A Worker Program
…Produce Conference in Washington, D.C., that his program would reduce red tape for growers and be a significant improvement on the H-2A program. The bill would include greater access to…
Forage Industry Updated at Field Day
…in Fresno and Madera Counties, Shannon Mueller, spoke on alfalfa variety selection. “A lot of growers will get their information from the local seed dealer or maybe their PCA and…
Entomologist Frank Zalom Delivers 2017 ARS B. Y. Morrison Memorial Lecture at ASHS Conference
…first helped develop and then implemented a pest management program for the navel orangeworm—a key almond pest—that has been widely adopted by California growers. As a result, damage from this…
USDA Trade Mission to Expand Export Opportunities for U.S. Agriculture in Brazil
…1. 7 Seas Group USA, Plano, Texas 2. Alltech Inc., Nicholasville, Ky. 3. American Coalition for Ethanol, Sioux Falls, S.D. 4. Blue Diamond Growers, Sacramento, Calif. 5. CHS Inc., Inver…
EPA Mulling Options on Dicamba
…for the 2018 growing season with an eye towards ensuring that the technology is available,” and that growers use it responsibly. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
California Avocados Delicate Relationship With NAFTA
Some industry groups claim the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has hurt California growers because of unfair competition from Mexico. That is not the case for the avocado industry,…
Tulare County ACP Suppression Continues
The San Joaquin Valley ACP/HLB Task Force is recommending that growers in a portion of northern Tulare County treat for Asian citrus psyllid. There have been several trap detections over…
Kern County Tops 2016 Ag Production
…of $7.19 billion. Tulare County, which is frequently the top performing county, came in at $6.37 billion, followed by Fresno County at $6.18 billion. Kern County growers are responsible for…
U.S. Cotton Sets Goals to Further Reduce Environmental Footprint
…produce seed cotton and ginned lint by 15 percent. “U.S. cotton growers have achieved significant environmental gains over the past three decades,” explains Schneider. “The goals are meant to continue…
Western Growers Hosting AgSharks Competition Next Month
The Western Growers Association’s Foundation will host a Shark Tank TV-like competition during the Association’s annual meeting next month. The competition, sponsored by Seed 2 Growth Ventures, seeks to identify…
Mexico Considering Protections in NAFTA
…it easier for U.S. seasonal produce growers to launch anti-dumping cases against Mexico. Pork leg exports from the U.S. to Mexico account for the bulk of exports and are used…
Growers Set for Sizable Walnut Harvest
…this year. Yields were expected to be somewhat smaller than last year’s record-setting crop and growers are pleased with size and quality. Lightle noted that growers are “very happy with…
Farm Aid Concert Served Certified Humane Meats
…“foods sourced from family farms committed to sustainability and offering a fair price to growers,” according to organizers. Meat industry publication Meatingplace reports that Niman Ranch Certified Humane meats will…