Category: West
Tech aids Salinas Valley grower Pezzini Berry Farms
Pezzini Berry Farms is using technology to combat pests and is considering other tech to improve harvesting efficiencies.
Northern California Pear and Grape Field Day scheduled
University of California Cooperative Extension, UCCE, Pear and Grape Field Day, UCCE North Coast Viticulture, Lake County Winegrowers,
Angular leaf spot troubles California strawberry growers
We are seeing quite a bit of angular leaf spot (ALS) in our fields and getting some calls about it in other areas of the state.
Naturipe Farms names VP of marketing
Naturipe Farms has hired Ashley Finster as vice president of marketing.
Pest update: Efforts continue to control SWD, SLF
Research into spotted lanternflies and spotted-wing drosophila continue, in an effort to safeguard fruit crops on East and West coasts.
UCANR nematode workshop scheduled
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, nematodes, insects, pest control,
Growers scrap vineyards as market dims
California winegrapes, wine, vineyards, California Farm Bureau,
Webinar addresses fire blight research
Fire_blight:Penn State
Concerns persist despite fertilizer prices stabilizing
After sharp spikes in fertilizer prices in 2022, farmers saw some relief last year as prices stabilized.
Central Valley fruit, nut grower considers sale
Maricopa Orchards, Assemi, Touchstone Pistachio, Wonderful Co., pistachios, almonds, blueberries, cherries, walnuts, citrus,
Naturipe kicks off California strawberry season
National Strawberry Day — Feb. 27 — coincides with the kickoff of California strawberry season for Naturipe Farms, with increasing volumes.
Small Farm Tech Expo set for March 1
The Small Farm Tech Expo features an exposition tailored for small-scale farmers and dynamic workshops focused on technology.
How to access USDA grants for export programs
Bryant Christie Inc., an international marketing and research firm, is offering free webinars to help food, beverage and agribusinesses seek out, apply for, and leverage government grants for export programs.
Event highlights need for tech-savvy ag labor
The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, California Department of Food and Agriculture and Merced College have partnered to host AgTechX Ed, a half-day event dedicated to developing the next generation of tech-savvy agricultural workers.
USHBC seeks nominations for members
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is seeking nominations to fill member and alternate positions for the USHBC Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order.
UCCE Northern San Joaquin Valley offers CropManage workshop
UCCE CropManage, University of California Cooperative Extension, UCCE, water, nutrients, UCCE Northern San Joaquin Valley,
American Farm Bureau sets policy agenda at convention
California Farm Bureau, American Farm Bureau Federation, policies, labor, crop insurance artificial intelligence,
Drone workshop focuses on farm use
UA drone workshop University of Arizona drones irrigation sustainability water use irrigation
California Ag Leadership Program class seeks applications
California Agricultural Leadership Program
UC-Davis Viticulture & Enology sees new leadership
The Department of Viticulture & Enology at the University of California-Davis recently changed leadership.