There are 26 fungal species that can create problems for growers. Fungal pathogens such as Botryosphaeria, Ceratocystis, Diaporthe, Eutypa, and Phytophthora cause gumming and dieback in trees. Florent Trouillas, UCCE…
Officials Work to Develop Regulatory Response to New Citrus Disease
…and citrus whitefly are all anecdotally known in other parts of the world to spread this virus. So, we’re working very closely with growers, so they understand and are keeping…
VofV: Linking Small Farmers and Scientists on the International Stage
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Value of Insured Specialty Crops Nearly Doubles Over Last Decade
…about $12 billion to about $21 billion in 2020, not accounting for inflation. A report from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) highlights recent changes in growers’ use of the Noninsured…
Week in Review: Rain Creates Concerns for Raisins & Navel Orange Forecast Increases
Many growers were thankful that California received some much-needed rain; however, the early-season storm system that came through could create issues for raisin grapes. While earlier season pumpkins seem to…
Cotton Acreage in California Increases 17 Percent for 2022
Final mapped California cotton acreage numbers have been announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Despite the lack of water, growers have planted more cotton this year. Final…
VofV: Genius Beehives with Dick Rogers, Entomologist at Bayer Crop Science
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Recent Rain System Could Be Problematic for Raisin Grapes
Many growers were thankful that California received some much-needed rain. However, the early-season storm system that came through could create issues for raisin grapes. Technical Viticulturist for Sun-Maid Growers, Steve…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the recent rain system potentially being problematic for grape growers, a troublesome 2021…
Inspiring Students to Appreciate Agricultural Production
…produced. This is what our growers and ranchers are always trying to do to make sure that they can be stewards of the land and be profitable, and do what…
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
…production of fresh fruit and vegetable crops. Blue Diamond Growers will also be leading a project that has been awarded $45 million. The project promotes regenerative almond production and aims…
Candy is Big Business in U.S., Sugar Industry Concerned about Policy
…bad taste for some, such as the president of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association Nate Hultgren. He says “It’s insulting that multi-billion-dollar corporations are posting high profits while crying poor…
FDA Conducting Targeted Sampling of Leafy Greens in Salinas Valley
…coli 0157:H7 at FDA labs in California, Washington, and Colorado. Growers will typically be notified by FDA a few days in advance of a collection visit and will coordinate with…
Cotton Program in USDA Partnership
…Gary Adams, President of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol says, “The U.S. Climate Smart Cotton Program is an important step in providing the necessary resources needed for growers to learn,…