Why Thinking Like a Farmer Is So Important at Erick Nielsen Enterprises

California Department of Food and Agriculture confirms first HLB detection in Imperial County along the border in Calexico.

Matching the control tool to the rodent can keep orchard damage from snowballing.

Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board of California adds $820,000 in emergency funding to help contain the notorious winegrape pest.

Industry veteran Tom Danowski has been selected as the new CEO of California Citrus Mutual.

Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research and California Almond Board match funds to help develop biological tool that reduces navel orangeworm threat.

Level 4 alert and suspected avocado pest report out of Mexico add urgency to seasonal tariff-rate quota and restored U.S. inspections.

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announces the 2026 Blueberry Boost Accelerator finalists transforming blueberries into premium products.

Mediterranean fruit fly infestation in and around the City of San Jose in Santa Clara County now eradicated, ending a 241-square-mile quarantine.

Plant genetics finding helps identify flower types long before avocado trees bloom.

Agave experts in California are researching which varieties of the crop are best suited to grow in the Central Valley and other parts of California.

While profitability across many Central Valley California crops has remained under pressure, pistachios continue to stand out as a bright spot.

According to a new market report, California strawberry volumes for the rest of the season will be a balance between higher acreage and weather damage.

Learn how steam treatment offers crop protection alternative as strawberry growers face fumigant pressure.

As the U.S. almond industry now moves toward greater stability, this is a moment to take stock of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and more.

The California Prune Board has officially seated its 22-member board and 15 alternates for the 2026-2028 term. Find out who is leading the charge.

California lawmakers urge USDA to provide emergency funding to address threat from the invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter.

California growers harness tillage, precision spraying, and good timing in the fight against weeds.

Every agronomic decision carries a financial consequence. Growers who are flexible with their financial strategy can better protect profitability.

Learn how Washington’s Smart Orchard initiative aligns growers, researchers, and technology partners to test tools, train talent, and improve adoption.