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December 23, 2020
Grape growers seek to counteract threat from smoke
Almond Conference session discusses on-farm recharge
Global table grape production levels remain steady
Avocado production woes to be subject of new research
Study checks how HLB affects citrus tree roots
December 16, 2020
Mandarin growers harvest ‘robust’ crop
December 9, 2020
Demand for canned fruit remains ‘unprecedented’
Food marketers respond to new shopping patterns
Aroma study aims to further define wine attributes
Tulare County black Labrador wins Farm Dog contest
New members from California join Hass board
UC specialist works to hone almonds’ nutrient efficiency
Blue Diamond cooperative reports on 2020 results
Scientists follow two paths to combat Pierce’s disease
Ask Your PCA: When should almond orchards receive a dormant spray?
December 2, 2020
Wine marketers discuss changes in sales strategies
Agricultural waste burning could face new restrictions
Survey tracks pollination fees paid by state’s almond farmers
New Bioinnovations Center in Colusa secures occupant
U.S. mango board adds two members from California
November 25, 2020
Winemakers say 2020 vintage will be of high quality
November 11, 2020
Pecan farmers see growth opportunities
Wildfires bring uncertainties for grape growers
Olive processor promotes new production methods
Forecast shows larger global nut production
Almond farmers evaluate operations in nine key areas
Scientists say warmer springs could bring more NOW
November 4, 2020
Fungicide becomes available
October 28, 2020
Walnut farmers encounter thieves amid big harvest
USDA surveys mandarin crop
Pandemic leads to a ‘yo-yo’ year for lemon farmers
Sonoma grape growers tally losses
Rising pest numbers prompt added treatments for GWSS
October 21, 2020
Study looks at native crop pests
October 14, 2020
Survey reports on almond farmers’ bee-friendly actions
Farmers say new kiwifruit varieties can expand sales
Years-long trials evaluate prune, almond rootstocks
Ask Your PCA: How can farmers combat rust and shot hole in orchards?
October 7, 2020
Smoky skies delay drying of raisin crop
Project tests ability of robot to adjust irrigation systems
Techniques for almond irrigation boost efficiency
Irrigation project addresess variability in nut yields
Herbicide aims at weeds in orchards
HLB turns up in residential trees
September 23, 2020
Sacramento Valley rises as pistachio production region
Avocado farmers deal with fluctuating sales, heat wave
Grape Day program describes ‘pre-breeding’ work
Growers extend Sonoma grape commission
Forecast shows fewer oranges
September 16, 2020
Produce sales, employment trends react to pandemic
Project looks at alfalfa/almond hull feed mixes
Congressional letter urges pandemic aid for winegrapes
September 9, 2020
Winegrape growers face unusual season
Birds help reduce codling moth larvae in orchards
Meeting discusses winegrape rootstock, winery sanitation
Almond expert describes factors determining yields
State’s walnut growers start an expected record harvest
Ask Your PCA: How can farmers manage spider mites and scale in citrus?
Vineyard project aims to find carriers of red blotch disease
Walnut IPM project starts
September 2, 2020
Technical-assistance hubs will aid specialty crop farms
Organic-produce sales have seen robust growth this year
Expert foresees long-term growth in organic market
Kiwifruit ballots due Sept. 7
August 26, 2020
Large volumes expected for nut harvests
Heat wave tests California farms, ranches, animals
Experts work to improve red-wine fermentation process
Analysts see table-grape marketing opportunities
Holtermann appointed to lead Kern water group
AI applications may help in vineyard management
Program boosts fruit, vegetable purchases
August 19, 2020
State proposes new rules for use of neonicotinoids
UC creates model of HLB bacterium
Aphid-control insecticide enters California market
Insecticide registered for grapes
John Vereschagin passes away
USDA issues fruit crop estimates
August 12, 2020
Wineries worry about impact of water rules
First HLB psyllid shows up in state’s commercial citrus
Fire ruins ‘irreplaceable’ packing-shed equipment
Grape rootstock studies emphasize drought tolerance
Websites help farmers translate, use irrigation data
Economic study measures impact of blueberry farming
Ask Your PCA: How do codling moths affect NOW infestations?
August 5, 2020
Prune growers face reduced crop prices
Marketers say pandemic has raised interest in produce
Research may slow phylloxera
State’s apricot crop decreases
July 22, 2020
Kern deputies arrest two for attempted pistachio theft
Upcoming grape, almond conferences to go ‘virtual’
Five join USDA advisory body
Chlorpyrifos working group issues report on alternatives
July 15, 2020
Potential cure for citrus disease heartens farmers
Robotic platform boosts harvest efficiency in tests
Objective estimate agrees on almond production record
Produce coating from eggs preserves freshness in tests
July 8, 2020
Farmers, entomologists talk about pollinator protection
June 24, 2020
Utah food program seeks California fresh produce
Nut organizations aid UC research
Fine-tuning sprayers assures uniform applications
Walnut Board surveys snackers
Grape fungicide wins registration
June 17, 2020
Big almond crop grows in state’s orchards
Winery tasting rooms reopen to uncertainty
Avocado rootstocks to be tested in new parts of world
June 10, 2020
Pistachio rootstock work aims for disease resistance
Genetic study could help combat crown-gall disease
Hull split brings ‘can’t-miss timing’ for almonds
UC study looks at effects of almond orchard recycling
Ask Your PCA: When should growers treat nut orchards for codling moths?
Fungicide gains registration
June 3, 2020
Plant closures slow disposal of farms’ wood waste
Walnut acreage rises about 4%
May 27, 2020
San Joaquin County cherries withstand ‘spotty’ rain losses
Beautiful but destructive—UC warns of pest threat
Prune growers respond to market by thinning fruit
Mechanical raisin harvest shows growing popularity
May 20, 2020
Pandemic adds pressure to berry market
Almond crop could set record
May 13, 2020
Avocado sales at retailers recover from initial drop
There are ways to reduce the damage from NOW
Almond Board ballots are due by May 27
Almonds’ longevity helps nuts to survive long delays
Ask Your PCA: What is the best way to control citrus thrips?
Study checks psyllid weaknesses
May 6, 2020
Almond acreage rises 10%
Total grape acreage dips
April 22, 2020
USDA to allow citrus imports from China
Grapevine researcher seeks to validate remote sensing
GWSS referendum ballots are due to CDFA by May 8
April 8, 2020
Farmers gain from soil-health practices
Canned fruit marketers see ‘unprecedented’ retail sales
Researchers look for new ways to control NOW
Early frost can cause damage to state’s walnut orchards
State Fair to honor Bill, Carol Chandler
UC advises monitoring almonds for spider mites
Ask Your PCA: What are the best ways to control NOW?
April 1, 2020
Stay-at-home orders affect California wine business
HLB quarantine expands
Compounds may aid HLB resistance
March 25, 2020
Grape growers consider weed-control alternatives
Techniques can reduce impact of vine diseases
USDA to permit jujubes from China
March 18, 2020
Valencia crop production looks to be down from 2019
California winegrape crush declined 8.7% last year
March 11, 2020
Almond Board seeks members
Research assesses feeding almond hulls to dairy cows
Two join citrus pest board
Almond growers strive to continue saving water
Hass Avocado Board has openings for five members
To date, glassy-winged sharpshooter held in check
Pistachio growers release reports on health benefits
March 4, 2020
More winegrapes could go unsold, analysts believe
February 26, 2020
Larger lemon supplies push prices down
Orchards, pastures feel effects of dry February
USDA predicts reduced global pistachio crop
Winegrape growers turn to sheep to graze down weeds
YF&R: Napa County couple aims to help other young farmers
February 19, 2020
Committee seeks producer member
February 12, 2020
California’s wine sector struggles with large supply
State agencies outline programs to aid pollinators
Vine mealybug is huge problem in state’s vineyards
Soil disinfestation effective in controlling replant disease
Oak leaf extract may protect against HLB
Grape growers show strong interest in mechanization
Ask Your PCA: What is best way to combat diseases during almond bloom?
February 5, 2020
Olive processors evaluate court ruling in trade case
January 29, 2020
Lack of employees slows peach pruning
There’s nothing good about Cytospora canker
Detectives investigate bee thefts from orchards
Most world citrus crops to be down
Ask Your PCA: How do growers best deal with walnut blight?
New fungicide gains approval
January 22, 2020
Almond orchards buzz with activity before pollination
Grape Day set for Santa Rosa
January 8, 2020
New avocado crop could reach 369 million pounds
Pistachio sales continue to surge across the globe
Fungal pathogen killing southern SJV almond trees
January 1, 2020
Orange crop heads into peak shipping season
Blueberry acreage increases due to demand
New feature benefits beekeepers, almond growers
Researchers determine that fires didn’t hurt feed quality
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