…small on sites like Barnraiser. Most of the people on Barnraiser are experienced growers hoping to expand their business. They’re not asking for much – from $10 to a hundred…
Tips for Limiting Walnut Watering This Month
Limiting irrigation in walnut orchards is important this month and there are some guidelines to follow. Limiting Walnut Watering Growers are prepping their walnut trees this month for winter. Cooperative…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
…have benefitted the crop. Growers used surface water where available and groundwater when necessary to provide adequate water supply to the trees. Crop quality is reported to be excellent with…
Almond Board: New Tracks for 2016 Almond Conference
…Biology, Impact of Water Regulations and Canker disease • Regulatory Updates for growers and handlers • Almond Quality and Food Safety for quality assurance and research and development audiences •…
Citrus Industry This Week: Citrus Expo Seminar Reports
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes more reports from the recent Citrus Expo seminars. Topics include growers replanting, psyllids and nutrition, disease weapons and nursery technology….
‘Waters’ Rule Takes Effect in California
…San Joaquin County winegrape grower Brad Goehring said the waters of the U.S. rule is damaging to agriculture. “Most everything is now considered a water of the U.S., and permitting…
New Drone Hitting Market Soon
…field and will bring data to growers that they haven’t seen before. Kotula said the company plans to be able to launch the drone with a sling-shot mechanism from the…
Stopping Irrigation for Winter Preps
Another step for preparing young walnut trees for winter is managing irrigation in late summer, and it might be the most important one. Stopping Irrigation for Winter Preps Growers prepping…
Branding Importance in Marketing
Some Central Coast avocado growers created a brand of their own and it’s catching on. Branding is an essential part to any successful business. Branding Importance in Marketing Shanley Farms…
Growers Still Facing Water Issues
…good news for the ag industry, but citrus leaders say the drought is still taking its toll across the state. Growers Still Facing Water Issues Producers across the state are…
Ending Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts
Walnut harvest, like many other harvests in the state, came early this year and experts say nitrogen applications need to cease come September as growers prepare trees for winter. Ending…
Fresno County Agricultural Value Sets Record
…over 22 percent, field crops declined over 36 percent and fruit and nut crops increased 13.16 percent,” said Wright. “Our growers exported 183 commodities in over 20,000 shipments to 101…
Timing of Crop Reports are Misleading
…only track increases and decreases. Some analysts say that growers are doing better than expected due to adoption of efficient systems, and Sanders says their growers also show that trend….
Concerns About Runoff Potential Grow
…Potential Grow Cooperative Extension San Luis Obispo County Director Mary Bianchi says growers need to start thinking about those possibilities and try to protect some vulnerable areas on their land….