SALINAS, January 22, 2014 – Applications are now being accepted for Class 45 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program. Growers, farmers, ranchers and individuals working in allied businesses and organizations…
Sonoma County Grape Day
…important to the production of coastal winegrapes. The program is presented by UC Cooperative Extension and sponsored by the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission. To register or learn more, click here….
The ASA Plant and Soil Conference
…to growers, consultants, suppliers, educators and governmental organizations. The theme of this year’s general session is “Building Resiliency in California Agriculture” with speakers from the agriculture industry and research institutions….
Will Cold Spell Affect Pest Populations?
…Coast areas may see lighter pest pressure. The freeze was a big problem for citrus growers. And a big pest problem for growers is the Asian citrus psyllid. It’s not…
Advice on Spraying for ACP
California citrus growers can learn from Florida growers on managing Asian Citrus Psyllid. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
EPA Proposal for Cut to Corn Ethanol
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a 10-percent cut in how much corn ethanol will be in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Click to Open or Download Audio Report National Corn Growers…
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…growers and others impacted by California’s record dry conditions. The full text of the emergency proclamation is below: A PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY WHEREAS the State of California…
Free Training on Safe Spraying for Agriculture
This January, the Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau and its partner agencies will hold the third annual Spray Safe event, a free training dedicated to educating Yuba-Sutter growers, employees, supervisors, pest control…
California Farms and Consumers in Jeopardy
…has braced its growers for an initial zero allocation. Friday’s announcement makes that prediction a virtual certainty. Without an adequate water supply, an estimated 200,000 acres of prime agriculture land…
Walnut Growers Head to Yuba City
Jason Scott Walnut growers will head to Yuba City this week for the West Coast Nut Grower Guide’s Annual Trade Show. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Citrus Growers Continue Assessing Damage
California’s citrus growers are still assessing the damage from last month’s freeze. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
California Almond Growers to Vote on Marketing Order
California almond growers will vote on whether to continue their Federal marketing order from Feb. 18, 2014, through March 7, 2014. Growers who have produced almonds in California from Aug….
Almond Board: Winter Sanitation for NOW Control
Almond growers are focusing on winter orchard sanitation, which is a key to controlling navel orangeworm (NOW). Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Navel orangeworm is…
BASF Announces Plans to Expand
BASF has announced plans to expand its services and initiatives for growers and agricultural professionals worldwide through a significant investment in the development of new IT tools. Nevin McDougall, BASF…