…beginning in January, almond growers have an opportunity to refresh their knowledge of honey bee best management practices to maintain the health and safety of pollinators while in their orchards….
Helping Arizona Wheat Growers Maximize Resources
By Dennis O’Brien, USDA Agriculture Research Service Maximizing yields while using as little water and fertilizer as possible is a top priority for Arizona wheat growers. Challenged by diminishing water…
Conaway Announces New and Returning Agriculture Committee Republican Members
…my work in the 115th Congress with our dedicated and knowledgeable Chairman Conaway who leads the Committee’s important work to represent rural America. Our farmers, ranchers and growers are the…
Almond Matters: Treatment Timing for PTB
…caused,” Valent Field Market Development Representative Tino Lopez said. Growers have to use products that are bee-friendly during bloom. Lopez said that means products that are Bacillus thuringiensis-based, like Valent…
Almonds, Walnuts Unite in Northern California
…Dollar Fair in Chico. Cooperative Extension advisors have previously held the two meetings separately, but saw an opportunity to join the two. West Coast Nut Growers Guide will also hold…
Food Safety Rules Challenge Farmers on Several Fronts
Equal treatment of domestic and foreign growers, the need for extensive education, training and technical assistance and agricultural water provisions are among farmers’ top concerns as they implement the Food…
Long Irrigation Aids Phytophthora in Walnuts
Excessive saturation can aid the spread of phytophthora in walnuts. Growers need to manage irrigation carefully to avoid long sets and over-saturation. At the annual Walnut Trade Show, Cooperative Extension…
Smithfield Cutting Back on Gestation Crates
…2022. Contract sow growers who elect not to participate won’t be guaranteed contract extensions. We are providing guidance and expertise to contract growers when requested to help them through the…
Bayer Honors Robert Hutmacher as 2017 Cotton Specialist of the Year
The highly respected Extension Cotton Specialist for the University of California is recognized for his commitment to growers and leadership across the industry Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hutmacher An Extension…
New Congress Likely to Address Regulatory Reform
…County winegrape grower Brad Goehring said farmers and ranchers feel overwhelmed by the abundance of costly regulations handed down by government agencies. “It’s just everything. We can hardly make a…
Almond Board: Helping Honey Bees
The Almond board is reminding growers of ways they can help the ever-important honey bee population. One way, is to plant forage for the bees, and Project Apis m has…
Crops Benefit from Holiday demand
…the dried fruit in their holiday dishes and baking recipes, said Jackie Grazier, marketing director for Sun-Maid Growers of California. Data from the market research company IRI show sales of…
Almond Board: Health Benefits of Almonds
…market prices. The Board is composed of 10 members. The more than 6,000 almond growers and 104 almond handlers elect the five growers and five handlers in an annual election…
Tarping Mandatory to Reduce ACP Spread
…growers, haulers and packers to re-sign compliance agreements that include the tarping requirement. These entities are urged to begin preparations now while they wait to receive new compliance agreements. Why…