…and larvae. The quarantine will affect any growers, wholesalers, and retailers of susceptible fruit in the area as well as local residents – home gardeners are urged to consume homegrown…
Forecasted Cold Temps Fail to Materialize
…CCM estimates that for each hour a wind machine runs growers will incur a cost of $40 or a Valley wide expense of an estimated $550,000 per hour. Water pumping…
Platform Offers Data and Risk Contracts
…an online platform that President and CEO Brian O’Hearne was showing growers at the 2014 almond conference. Although the product itself has been around for many years, O’Hearne says they…
CA Citrus Growers Will Spend New Year’s Eve Protecting Crops
It could be a very long New Year’s eve for many citrus producers in California. Gary Crawford has more on the start of the freeze watch. California Citrus Growers Bracing…
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium Jan. 7
Grape growers from around California are invited to the annual San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium, coming up on January 7. Sabrina Hill has all the details on this year’s event….
Citrus Industry This Week: Big Citrus Planting; New FAWN Feature
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes information on a large Peace River Citrus Products planting and a new Florida Automated Weather Network feature that can help citrus growers….
Analyzing Salt Stress in Vines
Researchers are finally getting a chance to find wine grape growers help for salt stress. Analyzing Salt Stress in Vines Researchers have been unable to duplicate field salt stress findings…
Limited Vine Rootstock Qualities
Experts say choosing qualities in vine rootstocks can get tricky with what’s available. Limited Vine Rootstock Qualities Grape growers need to look at all qualities when it comes to choosing…
Citrus Industry This Week: Freeze Prediction and Protection
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information to help growers prepare for a freeze. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the…
Falconry Tops for Bird Control
…lot of questions. Hedin says the industry is getting more attention as growers look towards greener ways to control all pests even though the practice has been used for centuries….
Biochar Possibilities for Small Producers
Biochar is a viable option for the everyday grower to produce. Biochar Possibilities for Small Producers Growers looking to improve their soil with an additive can look into biochar. By…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…has seen an increase of growers planting more “beardless” wheat varieties because they want that option of selling their crop as hay. Beardless varieties without the awn are preferred as…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…the ability to purchase insurance to keep their crops protected, and it only makes sense that fruit and vegetable, and other specialty crop growers, should be able to purchase similar…
Almond Board Video: Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds
…all members of the pollination communication chain, including growers, PCAs, beekeepers and county ag commissioners. For more information on the Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds, and to…









