They’re Here! Let the Brood X Cicada Invasion Begin Posted by David Eddy|May 15, 2021 First reports of the Great Eastern Brood of cicadas are coming in as the insects emerge from the ground after 17 years of waiting.
California Governor Declares Drought Emergency Posted by David Eddy|May 11, 2021 41 counties are now impacted, including the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley, as Gov. Newsom announces $5.1 billion response.
First Fully Electric ‘Smart’ Tractor Makes Debut By David Eddy|April 27, 2021 Monarch Tractor, which hopes to become the Tesla of tractors, unveils first unit.
Almond Board Staff Hits the Road To Meet Growers Posted by David Eddy|April 26, 2021 Organization seeks to make up for the lack of face-to-face interaction during the past year because of the pandemic.
California Almond Acreage up 5% Posted by David Eddy|April 23, 2021 Both bearing and nonbearing acreage continued climbing, according to two new reports released this week.
Cold Snap Concerns Northeast Fruit Growers Posted by David Eddy|April 21, 2021 Cornell Viticulture Extension Specialist Hans Peterson offers advice to growers facing a potential freeze after several warm days.
One Dead, Two Injured in California Vineyard Shooting Posted by David Eddy|April 19, 2021 Workers were pruning vines near Fresno when the shooting started.
Global Harvest Automation Initiative Launched By Western Growers Posted by David Eddy|April 16, 2021 Aided by the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, the ambitious initiative aims to accelerate ag automation by 50% in a single decade.
California Grape Grower Who Battled UFW Posthumously Honored Posted by David Eddy|March 18, 2021 California Fresh Fruit Association bestows top honor on John Giumarra Jr.; elects 2021/22 Board of Directors.
PMA Will Be Face-to-Face This Summer Posted by David Eddy|March 12, 2021 Produce Marketing Association announces annual Foodservice Conference will be back in Monterey, CA, in-person.
First ‘Red Flame’ Table Grape Grower Dies Posted by David Eddy|March 12, 2021 Robert Bianco, co-owner of Anthony Vineyards in California’s Coachella Valley, was 78.
COVID-19 Disrupts Exports of Washington Apples Posted by David Eddy|March 10, 2021 Tens of thousands of boxes of apples that were destined for Asia and the Middle East are now stacking up in warehouses.
Emergency Exemption Approved for Almond Bactericide By Growing Produce Staff|February 17, 2021 For the second year in a row, Kasumin is approved for control of bacterial blast in California almonds.
Labor and Water Dominate California Fruit Growers’ Concerns Posted by David Eddy|February 16, 2021 The first half of the California Fresh Fruit Association’s Top 10 list for 2021 is dominated by water- and labor-related issues.
Two New Strawberry Varieties Released Posted by David Eddy|February 11, 2021 Latest offerings from UC-Davis target Southern California coastal climates.
‘Honeycrisp’ Breeder Releases New Apple Posted by David Eddy|February 5, 2021 New University of Minnesota variety, notable for its disease resistance, is the product of a ‘Honeycrisp’ cross.
Washington Farm Groups Sue State Over Emergency COVID-19 Regulations Posted by David Eddy|February 2, 2021 Ag associations say regulations are ill-conceived, and situation needs to be resolved as 25,000 guestworkers will be arriving soon.
Almond Board and CAPCA Join Forces Posted by David Eddy|January 27, 2021 Goal is to ensure PCAs have the latest information they need to make optimal in-orchard recommendations and be successful in consulting almond growers.
New Early-Harvest Walnut Variety Released Posted by David Eddy|January 23, 2021 ‘UC Wolfskill’ walnut is similar to industry standard ‘Chandler’, but can be harvested about two weeks earlier.
EPA Considers First Protein-Based Biocontrol for Fruit and Vegetable Diseases Posted by David Eddy|January 22, 2021 Biotalys Submits registration for Evoca, which targets such diseases as powdery mildew.
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024