…pushes. Crucially, the USDA’s support helps maximize the impact of grower-funded assessment dollars. Almond growers contribute to ABC’s budget through mandatory assessments, which fund critical industry programs, including research, food…
Valent Midwinter Strategies for Managing Pests and Weeds in Orchards
DepositPhotos image January is the time when orchard growers are preparing for the season ahead. Valent Field Market Development Specialist Todd Burkdoll provides pest and weed management steps that can…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…growers who export almonds. For growers interested in Axios, UPL representatives are available for guidance. “They can contact their UPL sales representative or visit our website for more information,” Rieser…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
Lettuce Field in Salinas Valley DepositPhotos image California lettuce growers have seen a 63.7% increase in compliance costs over seven years. Despite this, farm gate values for lettuce have risen…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…Almond Conference. Brett LeDuc, Climate Smart Habitat Manager, highlighted the program’s mission to enhance pollinator habitats and soil health in agricultural systems. “We give away free cover crops to growers,”…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
DepositPhotos image The California avocado harvest for 2025 is projected to reach 375 million pounds, marking the largest crop since 2020. This optimism is driven by growers’ investments in tree…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
…plants and releasing them to the public and commercial growers for more than 90 years. Their conservation plants and the methods for establishing and management them form the foundation of tools…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
California almond growers continue to face increasing challenges with fungicide resistance, a persistent issue affecting the efficacy of disease management practices. Experts, including Katie Driver, Technical Services Manager for UPL…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-27-25
…such as Butterball, Hillshire Brands, Hormel, Kraft Foods, Jenny O Turkey, Purdue Farms, and Prestage Farms. The hosts delve into the intricacies of market transparency, the impact on independent growers,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…10-15% of US consumption. Sustainability and efficiency are key for growers due to low spot prices. For 2025, steady supplies and similar prices are expected, despite potential macroeconomic challenges. Cassie…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
…safety manager at Del Rio Nut Company, discusses the challenges California almond growers face. She highlights the importance of balancing chill hours, the impact of extreme weather, and the need…
Almond Update: Orchard Challenges Highlight Need for Balance in Supply and Demand
…were going to get despite the great bloom.” The extreme summer heat also added to the challenges, creating uncertainty in yields. While growers hope for a more stable season, Penney…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…growers who export almonds. For growers interested in Axios, UPL representatives are available for guidance. “They can contact their UPL sales representative or visit our website for more information,” Rieser…