Blue Diamond Opens New California Plant By Growing Produce Staff|June 18, 2013 Doors to Blue Diamond’s Turlock plant opened today as California dignitaries and guests became the first to tour […]Read More
Figuring Out Farm Labor Issues Is Full-Time Job Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 18, 2013 1. Have you seen an uptick in interest among growers in Florida in the H-2A program? Scott: Yes, […]
Netafim Recognized For Water Innovation Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 14, 2013 Netafim, a global leader in drip and micro-irrigation technology, recently announced it has been named the 2013 Stockholm […]
Produce Retailers Ready For PTI By Frank Giles|June 12, 2013 If there is one sign that shows continuing progress in the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), it is the […]
California Pistachio Growers Betting On China By Growing Produce Staff|June 12, 2013 California pistachio growers are hoping for more than just a potential market in China. The Sacramento Bee reports […]
Hard Lessons Learned In Fertilizer Plant Tragedy By Mary Hartney|June 11, 2013 It’s time to answer the wake-up call from West, TX.
Almond Food Quality and Safety Speakers Set By Growing Produce Staff|June 11, 2013 The Almond Board of California’s annual Food Quality and Safety Symposium will be held July 2 at the […]
How To Choose The Right Nozzle Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 11, 2013 An agricultural tool as small as a thumb can mean the difference between a 25-50% increase in yields […]
American Pistachio Growers Testify On U.S. Free Trade Agreement By Growing Produce Staff|June 11, 2013 Thomas Dille, Vice Chairman of American Pistachio Growers (APG), recently appeared before the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Office […]
15 Things To Remember When Using PPE Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 7, 2013 Editor’s note: This article is part of a series on pesticide stewardship sponsored by the Weed Science Society […]
Leaf Injury Tells The Story In Almonds By Wesley K. Asai|June 5, 2013 Many different experts over the last several decades have preached the virtues of proper ground speeds with the […]
Bayer CropScience Breaks Ground On North American Bee Care Center Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 3, 2013 As part of its continued commitment to honey bee health, Bayer CropScience broke ground last week on its […]
Get Educated During Smart Irrigation Month Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 29, 2013 Smart Irrigation month takes place in July, which is traditionally the month of peak water demand in North […]
Almond Board Hosts Environmental Tour By Growing Produce Staff|May 28, 2013 The Almond Board of California hosted its 10th annual environmental tour recently with stops at several orchards and […]
Young Growers’ Opportunities Discussed Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 23, 2013 The California Department of Food and Agriculture will discuss opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers at its upcoming […]
Time For Tying Young Almond Trees By Growing Produce Staff|May 22, 2013 Good pollination weather has set a nice crop in many almond orchards this spring. However, warns the University […]
California Governor Streamlines Water Transfers Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 21, 2013 With near record-low precipitation in California this year, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. Monday issued an executive order […]
EPA Removes Bee Toxicity Warning From Grandevo Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 21, 2013 Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (MBI), has received EPA approval to delete the bee toxicity warning statement from its […]
What Will The Affordable Care Act Mean To Agriculture? By Frank Giles|May 20, 2013 It is really, really big. While there has been a lot of debate about the Affordable Care Act […]
Ranking Released For Best Agricultural Colleges In The World Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 15, 2013 The University of California (UC)-Davis, is Number 1 in the world for teaching and research in the area […]
