Duarte Nursery To Host Friends Day Posted by Christina Herrick|April 22, 2014 Northern California nursery’s annual event is part open house, part customer appreciation day. Read More
California Nurseryman To Discuss Land Use Dispute On National TV Show Posted by David Eddy|April 14, 2014 John Duarte to appear Thursday on Fox Business Network’s Stossel Show with John Stossel.
New Northern California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Is Off And Running Posted by Christina Herrick|April 11, 2014 Ohio native looks to build relationships with growers in Glenn, Butte and Tehama counties.
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Declared In Coastal California County Posted by David Eddy|April 8, 2014 Potentially deadly disease-carrying pest moves north to San Luis Obispo County.
7 Drought Survival Tips For Farmers By David Eddy|April 5, 2014 Here are 7 things almond growers can do to get by with less water.
Emerging Diseases Threaten Walnuts By Elizabeth Fichtner|April 5, 2014 All three are canker diseases, but each has a distinct symptom.
How To June Bud Walnuts By Gurreet Brar|April 5, 2014 With this new technique, seedlings are pushed to achieve buddable size earlier in the season to achieve a finished tree by the end of the year.
USDA: California Walnut Board Referendum Slated For This Month Posted by David Eddy|April 2, 2014 According to the board’s marketing order, a continuation referendum is to be held every six years.
Timing Is Important When Addressing Iron Chlorosis In Perennial Plants By Wesley K. Asai|April 2, 2014 “Iron has very low mobility within the plant. If the source of available iron for the plant becomes limited, the plant does not have the ability to scavenge iron from older leaves and tissues and remobilize it to support new growth.”
Almond Growers Vote Overwhelmingly To Continue Marketing Order Posted by David Eddy|March 31, 2014 More than 90% of the growers, representing more than 90% of the volume, endorse current path.
Farm Credit Associations Pledge $100,000 To Alleviate Hunger Caused By California’s Drought Posted by David Eddy|March 28, 2014 The money will support food banks in farm communities — the areas most devastated by the drought.
Valent Adds Two New Uses For Tree Fruit Crop Load Management Posted by David Eddy|March 27, 2014 ReTain plant growth regulator for California registered for Cherry fruit set and PoMaxa plant growth regulator registered in California.
California Grape & Tree Fruit League Elects New Chairman Posted by David Eddy|March 27, 2014 Honors agricultural lobbyist with prestigious Mentor’s Award.
Drought Forcing California Farmers To Leave As Much As 800,000 Acres Unplanted Posted by David Eddy|March 20, 2014 Agricultural group raises estimate of fallowed land to 1,250 square miles as the state’s traditional “rainy” season nears end.
California Strawberry Production Shows Positive Impact On Local Communities Posted by Lauren María Alexander|March 19, 2014 New economic report from the California Strawberry Commission Illustrates the fruits of farming.
California Kicks Off Program To Save Water Posted by David Eddy|March 18, 2014 Several groups join to together to launch ‘Californians Don’t Waste’ campaign.
Free Sustainability Workshops Offered For Winemakers Posted by Christina Herrick|March 7, 2014 Spring educational sessions sponsored by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance
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.
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.