All of the rain this winter is a welcomed sight, but it also brings back some serious botryosphaeria concerns growers haven’t seen in a while. The wet weather this winter…
Coordinated ACP Management Meetings
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) will hold meetings in the southern Central Valley about coordinated Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) treatments. Organizers said communication between growers is essential…
‘A Day Without Immigrants’ Impacting Agriculture
…temporarily shut down either in observance of the protest or due to a lack of workforce. According to various news sources, several California growers reported significant absences directly related to…
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…Sustainability and Environmental Affairs for more information. Listen to the interview here: Almond Board-funded research and the improvement opportunities it represents for almond growers is strengthened with grants from the…
Kansas Senator Says Wheat, Sorghum Also Key Farm Bill Debate Commodities
…the next farm bill, he is “confident we can work together to address the critical issues facing growers of every commodity.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
CDFA Selects Organizations to Provide Technical Assistance to SWEEP Applicants
…access to allow growers to complete SWEEP applications, and reporting on workshop outcomes and attendance to CDFA. Technical assistance workshops that provide hands-on application assistance are critical to the success…
Rising Demand for Organic and Non-GMO Grains Outpaces U.S. Production
…risen, but domestic production for organic corn and soybeans remains well short of current U.S. demand. Food manufacturers are currently exploring new incentives for U.S. growers to transition to organic…
White Rot Highlights Garlic and Onion Meeting
…a field, growers have to move to new ground. A majority of the research funding GORAB allocates goes to trials looking at finding a way to control the disease. Oregon…
Midweek Valentine’s a Boon for Growers
…be a good holiday,” Kitayama said. “Demand is up for all commodities, all varieties.” Cronquist sensed growers had all they could handle trying to keep up. “Product seems to be…
Almond Board: Pollination
…pollination. A working partnership between growers and beekeepers is the basis for a successful pollination. Growers need to avoid any activities that put the health and safety of bees in…
Almond Matters: Bloom Imminent, Disease Concerns Rise
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, AgNet West got an update on almond bloom timing and the possibility of issues during bloom that growers haven’t…
Agri View: Berry Problems
…is ‘birds of prey’. I don’t know how many there are. But some growers are trying it. Costly too. But, if it works, it saves a crop. Has anyone ever…
Postharvest Practices Influence Cherry Splitting
…growers. Why focus research efforts and money on packaging? Donis-Gonzalez said more importance should be put on the process as it’s vital to ensuring good quality fruit. “It’s the first…
Soy Growers Defend Soymilk
…the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: American Soybean Association Soy Growers, Soyfoods Association Defend Soymilk, Oppose Dairy Pride Act In a letter to Senate Health, Education, Labor…