California Stone Fruit Market Steady After Rocky Years Posted by Brian Sparks|March 4, 2014 California Grape & Tree Fruit League president Barry Bedwell analyzes the industry's recent roller coaster ride.Read More
U.S. Wine Exports Reached All-Time High In 2013 Posted by David Eddy|February 27, 2014 Revenues jump for fourth year in a row as Europeans eagerly snap up California wines.
Obama Announces Assistance To Drought-Stricken Californians Posted by David Eddy|February 14, 2014 USDA will provide up to $100 million in livestock disaster assistance, additional $10 million for water conservation.
California Almond Growers To Vote On Marketing Order Posted by Christina Herrick|February 12, 2014 Vote to continue federal marketing order to take place through March 7.
California Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Enlarged Again Posted by David Eddy|February 7, 2014 Latest find prompts expansion in San Joaquin Valley, the state’s Citrus Belt.
California Citrus Industry Pegs Freeze Damage At $441 Million Posted by David Eddy|February 3, 2014 San Joaquin Valley citrus growers evaluated damage from December freeze.
Record Attendance Marks Unified’s 20th Anniversary Posted by David Eddy|February 3, 2014 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium is the nation’s largest wine and grape industry show.
USDA Designates Nearly All Of California For Drought Disaster Assistance Posted by David Eddy|January 27, 2014 Growers in 57 of the state’s 58 counties are eligible for low-interest emergency loans.
First-Of-Its-Kind Online Organic Materials Search To Debut Posted by David Eddy|January 21, 2014 California Certified Organic Farmers says innovation makes certification easier and faster.
Valent U.S.A. Adds New Crops To California Labels By David Eddy|January 20, 2014 Company updates Golden State pest control advisers on additional uses for 2014.
California Governor Declares Drought State Of Emergency Posted by David Eddy|January 17, 2014 Governor Brown calls for conservation statewide, directs state to manage water for drought.
California Ag Leadership Program Seeks Applicants Posted by David Eddy|January 15, 2014 Growers and individuals working in allied businesses are encouraged to apply.
Napa Winegrower Group Takes Active Environmental Role By David Eddy|January 14, 2014 Rutherford Dust Society Board of Directors created a subcommittee, the Rutherford Dust (Napa River) Restoration Team, to initiate a plan to manage and restore the 4.5-mile Rutherford Reach of Napa River.
Disease Management: Red Blotch Update By Rhonda Smith | Mysore Sudarshana|January 13, 2014 A look at the relatively new grapevine disease from California’s North Coast.
SEC Charges Diamond Foods And Two Former Executives In Accounting Scheme Posted by David Eddy|January 13, 2014 The SEC alleges that Diamond’s then-chief financial officer Steven Neil directed the effort to fraudulently under-report money paid to walnut growers.
Opinion: California Growers Battle It Out For Water By David Eddy|January 10, 2014 California vegetable growers face competition from growers of other crops.
First California Snow Survey Of 2014 Is Bleak Posted by David Eddy|January 6, 2014 State braces for a possible third dry year; much acreage might go unplanted.
Almond Sustainability Study: Many Practices Both Economical And Environmental By David Eddy|December 31, 2013 New sustainability report details the best management practices (BMPs) used by California almond growers.
California’s Initial Water Allocation Estimate For 2014: Just 5% Posted by David Eddy|November 21, 2013 Projection is based on current water levels in reservoirs, and is expected to increase with additional storms.
Union Election Results For Gerawan Farming Workers On Hold Posted by David Eddy|November 15, 2013 United Farm Workers challenges several crews’ ballots, which were then sealed and will not be counted until legal challenges are heard.
