Category: West
California strawberry grower Mayra Paniagua receives award
Mayra Paniagua, a second-generation California grower, has received the Strawberry Industry Impact Award from the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce.
San Joaquin Valley vineyard tips offered
Mechanical pruning can help winegrape growers save costs.
Carmel Valley winegrapes: Parsonage Village Vineyard
Thinning, wildlife control aid Parsonage Village Vineyard
Land-use bill for solar sites opposed
Roughly half of California’s 30 million acres of farmland is protected from development by the California Land Conservation Act of 1965.
Biofungicide Mevalone approved for use in California
Sipcam Agro USA has launched biofungicide Mevalone in California.
UC strawberry study looks at growing costs, returns
A new study can help estimate costs and potential returns for growing strawberries on California’s Central Coast.
USApple webinar: little spring weather concern
As spring blooms move into the summer months, apple growers keep an eye on spring temperatures, potential storms and freezes and how the weather could affect their crops.
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.