As the American wheat harvest rolls along, the government forecast last week calls for growers to bring in 1.28 billion bushels of winter wheat. The latest projection is two percent…
Record Avocado Sales for Fourth of July
…growers to plant more acreage or make improvements on existing orchards. The rain was also effective in flushing out some of the salts in the soil, improving the overall health…
Almond Board: Almond Crop Forecast
…USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Following the Subjective Forecast each year, the Objective Report is the second and final forecast of almond production, providing almond growers and handlers information about…
Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
…the mechanisms that govern how plants interact with the world around them,” said NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “The expectation is that NIFA investments will result in tools for growers to…
Development of Technologies Vital for Specialty Crops
The House Agriculture Committee heard testimony from California growers on the significance of technology and innovation in the production of specialty crops. Wenger speaking to the House Agricultural Committee. Paul…
AgNet West Radio Celebrates Five Years
…The diversity of California agriculture is unlike the agricultural landscape of the Midwest and requires a different approach to broadcasting farm news. For all the information that growers are interested…
Agri View: Organic Foods Growing
…certified growers. Remember, these are certified growers. There may be as much uncertified as there are certified. I guess it is our Department of Agriculture that keeps official records. In…
Protecting Pollinators Through New Certification Program
A new certification program called Bee Better Certified is designed to assist growers in the planning and implementation of conservation practices to benefit bees and other pollinators. The USDA Natural…
Mid-South Cotton Producers to See San Joaquin Valley Agriculture
…– Chris Porter from Essex. The Mid-South cotton producers will begin their activities in California on July 17 in Fresno with a briefing from the California Cotton Ginners/Growers Association and…
Mexico is No Longer Top Buyer for U.S. Corn
…for the National Corn Growers Association, says the sluggish pace of U.S. corn shipments to Mexico shows the trade relationship may be at risk. “They’re preparing a Plan B,” she…
California Almonds Increase Production
…extra water was needed as growers were forced to irrigate day and night during the heatwave experienced in June. Crops appear to be maturing slower than usual, causing growers to…
Weedy Rice Concerns in California
Growers in California have been experiencing a significant increase in the prevalence of weedy rice over the past year. It has been more than 50 years since California has been…
Agri View: Tree Fruit Standards
…of our country. Apple growers in Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. Peach growers in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia did not produce the kind of crops they needed. Not enough cold…
State Funds Authorized to Combat ACP
…(HLB). Commercial citrus growers spend close to $25 million every year to combat pests. The funds authorized by the Governor will help supplement the cost of fighting ACP. Joel Nelsen,…