…initiated by the National Association of Wheat Growers, urged the committee to advance the nominations to the full Senate for consideration. President Donald Trump has nominated Northey, the current Iowa…
Wineries Hoping for End to Wildfires
…workers, or sending them home early due to the conditions. Growers could run into issues if the fires continue and limit the time farmworkers are able to stay in the…
Medfly Quarantine Issued in Los Angeles County
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are working together on eradication methods. Officials are working with fruit growers, wholesalers, and retailers in the surrounding area to prevent the spread of further infestation…
Almond Board: Low-Dust Harvest Equipment Demos
…growers and 104 almond handlers elect five almond growers and five almond handlers in an annual election. Once elected, the Board of Directors elects its chair and vice-chair. The Board…
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
This time of year, almond growers are primarily focused on getting their crops harvested, but it’s also a time to remember the importance of postharvest irrigation. UC Cooperative Extension Pomology…
Wind, Rain Hit Central Valley Vineyards
…can cause significant problems with dirt and mold concerns. The rain caused some concerns for raisin growers, but it was the powerful winds that were responsible for the most damage…
CDFA, Agricultural Stakeholders Invite Federal Trade Officials to California
…growers and manufacturers. In working collaboratively with the Administration to enhance and expand our global trade ties, California’s agricultural community would like to extend an invitation to you, or an…
ROXY Rice Unveiled at Rice Field Day
…also discussed, as it was released to growers earlier in the year. One of the significant points of interest this year was the progress made with a medium-grain variety called…
California Wine Grape Harvest in High Gear
…California experienced that caused many growers to believe irrigation demands were going to be low. Overwatering vineyards can cause problems when approaching harvest time, but many growers were forced to…
Cotton and Orange Juice Futures See Bounce Amidst Hurricanes
…Meanwhile, as Gulf Coast cotton growers are assessing damage, cotton futures surged 5.5 percent last week, following Hurricane Harvey’s destruction in parts of Texas and around the Mississippi Delta. From…
Is Subsurface Drip Irrigation the Way to Go?
…might not work for every farming operation, but growers who have automated irrigation systems in place may find that it is a viable option. Many organic growers are showing interest…
California Walnut Production Forecast Down
…saturated for several weeks which resulted in a compromised root system. A higher than average insect problem was also reported. During the excessive heat waves over the summer, growers applied…
Farm and Biofuels Groups Urge EPA to Comply With Federal Court Decision
…the nation’s fuel supply. National Corn Growers, National Farmers Union, and the Renewable Fuels Association are urging the EPA to follow the law and a recent court decision, and boost,…
The Western View: Chile Festival
Western View California has great wine, but New Mexico folks say they have the best peppers in the world. And it’s time to celebrate that; the growers around Hatch New…