…growers and processors to interact with researchers and influential industry members on industry research, production news and regulatory issues. The three-day conference also features workshops and poster sessions dedicated to…
Spray and Move Still Spreading Psyllids
…the insects, and new rules are being discussed to help fix the problem. The current rule for growers looking to move citrus from one area to another is to spray…
Commodity Classic Announces Registration & Housing Opening Date
…largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show, produced by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers, and Association of Equipment Manufacturers….
Labor Issues Increase Vineyard Mechanization Attention
…has been increased interest in vineyard mechanization from both growers and vendors. Greg O’Quest, vineyard manager at French Camp Vineyards, participated in the mechanization discussion panel. French Camp Vineyards is…
Almond Board: A Thanksgiving Message
…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…
Almond Matters: San Jose Scale Decision Support
Courtesy: Gurreet Brar In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, there is a new decision support tool for growers as they monitor scale populations in their…
CAWG Elects New Board Members
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) has announced the election and re-election of members to its board of directors. CAWG is governed by 28 growers in seven districts who…
Voice of Corn Farmers Amplified at NAFB
If you are hearing a lot of news and information from the National Corn Growers Association on your local radio station this week, it is no accident. The 73rd National…
Regional Psyllid Quarantines Still a Possibility
…we break the state into areas,” CPDPP committee chairman and grower Nick Hill said. “Growers and packers can have free movement in those areas, but when they go outside of…
Pistachio Crop Blows Past Record Estimates
…marks. 2016 was expected to be a bounce-back crop year for pistachio growers with an on-year for the alternate bearing trees. Reports through winter showed that the weather cooperated by…
Farm Groups Begin Lame-Duck TPP Push
…Association of Wheat Growers is urging Congress to take action, noting that wheat growers rely on export markets to ease low prices. Since February, the average cash price for wheat…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
…at almondconference.com. From the Almond Board: Every year in December, the Almond Board of California hosts The Almond Conference, which provides opportunities for growers and processors to interact with researchers…
Almond Matters: New Tool for California Growers
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, we talk to Valent’s Pat Clay about a new tool available for almond growers in California next season. Manager…
California Citrus Carry Over from October Forecast
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