…Threshold Leaf footed bug hasn’t been much of a problem for almond growers until the last two years. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Kris Tollerup addressed the rise of…
U.S. Rice Growers Have Less to Sell, but Prices May Be Higher
…sheet forecast for U.S. rice this season has a minus sign in front of it, except the price. U.S. Rice Growers Have Less to Sell, but Prices May Be Higher…
Citrus Industry This Week: Underscreen Planting; Crop Forecast Decreases
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a report from one of the first growers planning to grow under screen and an update on the Crop Forecast. Want to…
Good News for Pistachio Growers
Nut growers got industry updates from leaders at the South Valley Nut Conference, including some positive news for pistachio growers. Good Pistachio Outlook Industry leaders headlined the Almond, Pistachio and…
New Orchard Challenges with Wet or Dry Weather
…of it. Cooperative Extension Pomology Nut Crop Advisor David Doll says there’s a fine line between too wet and too dry of conditions when growers are putting in new trees….
South Valley Nut Conference Tomorrow
…expect at the event. Jason Scott Full interview The South Valley Nut Conference in Tulare County is the only conference in the state in which multiple types of nut growers…
Almond Board: Groundwater Recharge Project
…2014, will lead to the development of locally managed groundwater sustainability plans that could fundamentally change whether and to what degree California growers can access groundwater. See more at: http://www.almonds.com/newsletters/outlook/potential-groundwater-recharge-almonds#sthash.34mP5EG2.dpuf…
2015 California Almond Nursery Sales Report
…data supplied by California nurseries throughout the state who sold to almond growers for commercial plantings. Results from this survey will be used in conjunction with the Almond Acreage Survey…
The Western View: Tulare Nut Conference
…attendees who register can earn 3.5 continuing education units. There will be separate breakout sessions for almond, pistachio, and walnut growers, so you won’t need to sit through discussions that…
Latino Farmers Conference Offers Templates for Success, Exceeds Expectations
…farmers are the fastest rising sector in the U.S. agricultural economy, growing twice as fast as U.S. farm operators overall. From 2007 to 2012, Hispanic growers grew approximately 21 percent….
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…in 2010 as a nitrogen and irrigation management tool for growers. Since then, CropManage has become a valuable online resource that helps growers efficiently manage irrigation and fertilizer applications on…
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected Within City of Turlock, Stanislaus County
…material that may be affected. The upcoming prohibition of movement of host plants and fruits will apply to homegrown citrus and commercial citrus growers. View the full press release here….
Agriculture Partners Host Fresno Outreach Conference for Latino Growers
…conference is open to all farmers and ranchers, yet is uniquely tailored towards Spanish speaking growers. The program will be translated into English, with translation headsets. Five different workshops will…
Proposal to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Food Residue Tolerances
…state regulations for growers who use chlorpyrifos. Now, the EPA may decide to revoke the food reside tolerances for chlorpyrifos in all states. Based on EPA’s current analysis, there do…