Category: West
FIRA preview: Tree fruit tech options abound at ag robotics conference
The third iteration of FIRA-USA, plans to offer growers of tree fruit, grapes, berries, vegetables and nuts a view of the state of specialty crop robotics and automation.
California melon growers prepare for July 4 demand
California watermelons, cantaloupes, honeydews and mixed melons will arrive in grocery stores in time for the Independence Day holiday, an important marketing window melon growers and shippers strive to meet each season.
Great Bear Vineyards’ biologicals focus
Great Bear Vineyards, which is transitioning to organic grape production relies on biological products to help control disease and pests.
Tree fruit, berries, grapes receive USDA market promotion funds
Apples, cherries, pears, cranberries, table grapes and watermelons are among the commodities receiving federal funds for promotion and market development funding.
Tenerelli Orchards exits wholesale, focuses on farmers markets, u-pick
Leaving the wholesale end of the business for direct-to-consumer sales via farmers markets proved a successful move for a Southern California tree fruit grower.
Protecting water supplies through groundwater recharge
To help improve water availability, several Central Valley California growers are participating in USDA groundwater recharge program.
Apple storage continues to rise
Apple holdings for June have increased, up 32% to 38% across fresh and processed channels.
Annual California Small Farm Conference released 2025 dates
The California Small Farm Conference is a hybrid and bilingual event that will take place from Feb. 23-27, 2025.
UC study estimates blackberry production costs
A new study examines how growers and others can estimate costs and potential returns for blackberries grown on California’s Central Coast.
California strawberries promoted at strawberry festival
Through an interactive booth and giveaways, the California Strawberry Commission connects with local community attendees at the one of the largest strawberry festivals in the United States
Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day registration opens
Registration is now open for the annual Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day.
UC study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries
A new study can help growers and others estimate costs and potential returns for California’s Central Coast organic strawberries.
Strawberry research production meeting spotlights sustainable farming practices
California strawberry growers and industry members gathered in early May for the California Strawberry Commission’s (CSC) Production Research meeting held in Santa Maria, Calif. to hear from strawberry industry experts regarding key advancements in strawberry production.
Kern County Crop Report highlights positive outlook for tomatoes
UCCE revealed positive trends for tomato and other vegetable crops in Kern County, California in its recent crop report.
Naturipe exhibits at California Strawberry Festival
Naturipe Farms, a large strawberry grower, plans to exhibit in a booth at the 38th Annual California Strawberry Festival in Ventura, California, on May 18-19.
Strawberry pests controlled by new tools
Strawberry growers in the Central Coast are headed toward a zero-tolerance policy on lygus bugs, the most destructive insect pest in the crop.
Bureau of Reclamation increases California water allocations
The Bureau of Reclamation has increased Central Valley (California) Project 2024 water supply allocations for south-of-Delta contractors and those in the Friant Division.
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