California field and vegetable crops 

Feb 21, 2008

Herbicides were being applied to small grain fields. Dryland grain was emerging....

California agriculture contributes significantly to the state economy 

Feb 20, 2008

A recent study by the UC Agricultural Issues Center has documented California agriculture's significant contribution to the California economy....

DOV raisin water use drops dramatically after canes cut 

Feb 20, 2008,

By Marni Katz
Contributing Writer

Increasingly more San Joaquin Valley raisin growers are converting to dried-on-the-vine production to reduce labor costs. The new arbor or gable systems may also helping reduce late season water use....

California nut and vegetable crops 

Feb 20, 2008

Almond growers were awaiting bloom that was expected to begin soon. The clearing of downed trees from January winds was still underway. New almond trees were planted in some areas. Walnuts were pruned. Dormant spraying was still taking place....

Almond industry explores sustainability 

Feb 19, 2008,

By Gabriele Ludwig
Senior Manager, Global Technical & Regulatory Affairs, Almond Board of California

It seems everyone is claiming that the products they make or sell are “sustainable” or “green” nowadays. But what exactly is sustainability and what does it mean to California almond growers? Sustainability is about ensuring the health of a particular industry or company while also ensuring the health of the environment and local community....

Chinese honey shipped to U.S. illegally 

Feb 19, 2008,

Bee Culture Magazine

Two companies and three people were convicted in Australia of customs fraud and fined $580,200 over an elaborate international import/export scam involving 1.7 million liters of honey that was shipped to the United States....

Researchers waging multi-front battle to control vine mealybug 

Feb 19, 2008,

By Marni Katz
Contributing Writer

California researchers are developing a comprehensive strategy for controlling vine mealybug in California vineyards that includes insecticides, vineyard sanitation, biological control and mating disruption....

Roles cited in fighting fungal resistance  

Feb 15, 2008,

By Dan Bryant
Contributing Writer

The ag chemical industry, university researchers, PCAs, and growers all have key roles in vigilant management of resistance of fungal diseases in California tree crops, says a professor of plant pathology at the University of California, Riverside....

California field and fruit crops 

Feb 15, 2008

Recent rains improved the growth of oat, barley, winter forage, and wheat fields. Fields were being treated with herbicides. In Colusa County, some wheat was flooded due to 5 inches of rainfall received the previous week. ...

MegaBee nourishes beleaguered honey bees 

Feb 15, 2008

Bees busily ferrying pollen from one cream-white almond blossom to another in California orchards this winter might get some of their zip from a new food called MegaBee: The Tucson Diet....

Arizona leafy green marketing agreement advances to audit stage 

Feb 15, 2008,

By Cary Blake
Farm Press Editorial Staff

The Arizona leafy green shipper marketing agreement (ALGMA) entered the good ag practices audit stage in February with voluntary inspections where desert winter leafy green vegetables are grown and shipped....

CTFA educational symposium Feb. 26 

Feb 15, 2008

The California Tree Fruit Agreement (CTFA) will host its second annual educational symposium February 26 at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center....

Foothill tree fruit grower meeting focuses on pruning, water and pest management 

Feb 15, 2008

Lynn Wunderlich, local U.C. Cooperative Extension farm advisor for El Dorado and Amador counties, invites foothill fruit growers to a “Winter Tree Fruit Meeting” to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 8:15 a.m. until noon. The meeting will take place in the High Hill Ranch Pie House, 2901 High Hill Road, Placerville....

Western citrus industry recovering from impact of January 2007 freeze 

Feb 14, 2008,

By Cary Blake
Farm Press Editorial Staff

California and Arizona citrus growers never forget freeze years. They just compare them....

CTFA educational symposium Feb. 26 

Feb 14, 2008

The California Tree Fruit Agreement (CTFA) will host its second annual educational symposium February 26 at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center....

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