…speed at which agricultural land is being paved over or otherwise displaced. The winegrape assessment rate to support continued industry research has been increased for the 2022 harvest. Subscribe to…
Battle Over Atrazine Continues
…per billion, down from the scientifically proven 15 parts per billion, according to Gary Marshall, Triazine Network Co-Chair and retired Missouri Corn Growers Association CEO. “In 2019, the EPA agreed…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
Mexican-American farm workers are hoeing between rows of potatoes on this large Central California farm. Credit: Richard Thornton / Shutterstock.com When ag labor costs rise, specialty crop growers are usually…
Almond Update: Lower Objective Measurement Not Necessarily Bad for Industry
…the supply without any problem in the coming year and hopefully see better pricing for our growers,” said Waycott. “I’m not saying all will be rosy again right away, but…
MSOB: Considering Differences in Seaweed-Based Biostimulants
…manage expectations. Little encourages growers to be diligent in their researching products and learning more about biostimulants they may be considering. A demo trial can also provide growers with insight…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…in agriculture and to take in the diversity that is California,” said Johansson. President and CEO of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian also provided testimony during the farm bill listening…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Clean Now for A Successful Harvest Season Later
…explained that pest and disease prevention measures go a long way later in the season. As growers apply navel orangeworm mitigation strategies at hull split, keeping orchards free of pathogens…
VofV: Albert Keck, Part Two: It’s Time to Stop Just Preaching to the Choir About Ag
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…
Optimism for Managing Black Fig Fly in California
The black fig fly remains a concerning pest for growers after first being discovered in a commercial fig operation in Ventura County last year. Efforts to better understand the pest…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-12-22
…growers are navigating water and nutrition after early season frost, and the winegrape assessment rate has been set at $1.25 for 2022 harvest. Tune in to the show for these…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Has Been Set for 2022 Harvest
…set the assessment at $1.25 per $1,000 of value. The announcement of the increased assessment is being met with support from groups such as the California Association of Winegrape Growers…
VofV: Hadley Date Gardens President and Western Growers Chair Albert Keck on the Future of Specialty Crops
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…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-07-22
…growers working to mitigate higher salinity levels related to drought and the West Coast Port Labor contract expiring. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
…hull split can help growers get ahead of navel orangeworm problems. Coverage is also critical for getting the most efficacy out of any applied materials. Burkdoll noted that there are…