Repeat of last year’s extreme cold and snow events east of the Rockies unlikely.

The voluntary star-rating program aims to protect people, wildlife and the environment.

Goal is to provide science-based information for watershed wellness.

Florida Grower editor Frank Giles says there are capable and talented youths in the ag field ready to step up and take the reins.

Award recognizes innovation that enhances the role of produce in creating better lives.

Current shortage of young farming professionals means ample employment opportunity for the next generation.

Almond Board of California announces comprehensive Best Management Practices.

Almond growers must be aware of restrictions pertaining to soil fumigants prior to replanting.

A new fact sheet is available that explores the truth behind two fallacies.

Farm Bureau says the time is now to have the proposed water rule withdrawn.

They receive USDA grant to work with company to measure effectiveness of Internet-based devices in growing pecans.

The objective of the new grant awards is to provide the industry with practical research that can be used at all levels of the supply chain.

Changes increase eligibility and financing options.

The conference, to be held in Phoenix, AZ, brings together all aspects of irrigation and water management: education, certification, networking, and innovative technologies.

Dave Wilson Nursery in Hickman, CA, presents a new interspecific apricot, clingstone nectarine, red-speckled pluot, and more.

Sierra Gold Nurseries in Yuba City, CA, offers two dwarfing cherry rootstocks, a salt-tolerant pistachio rootstock, and more.

The Burchell Nursery, Inc., in Oakdale, CA, offers a new self-fertile almond, an early-season nectarine, and a late-season peach.

Via 2014 Farm Bill, USDA seeks to bolster major driver in U.S. economy.
 

Lake County nurseryman Alex Suchan, who has been grafting trees for two-thirds of a century, is the star.