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December 22, 2021
Nurseries report strong sales for iconic Christmas plant
Vineyards face trial by fire in mitigating smoke taint
Multistate research team to target dangerous citrus pest
Grapevine study identifies root traits for drought relief
December 15, 2021
YF&Rs from Kern, Sonoma counties earn awards
State table olive growers to benefit from WTO ruling
Almond conference focuses on growing global demand
December 8, 2021
Christmas tree farms see crowds, smaller crop
Landscaping can capture water, recharge aquifers
Wine prices may increase as some grapes go unharvested
November 24, 2021
Winegrape harvest up slightly from 2020
November 10, 2021
Citrus growers brave heat, smaller fruit and yields
San Benito vineyard employs a workforce of sheep
Warming conditions boost feared pest for tree nuts
Farm groups, researchers get specialty crop grants
November 3, 2021
Avocado harvest close to projection as La Niña looms
USDA offers grants for specialty crops
Cold injury harms grapes, but recent rains may help
Robots and UV rays are new weapons in mildew battle
October 27, 2021
Fruity chemical targets destructive pest for berries
Probing the soil to maximize irrigation efficiency
Pest dangerous to vineyards detected in Solano County
October 20, 2021
Fire-prevention mapping introduced in wine country
October 13, 2021
Window for open burning closing for grape growers
Almond growers cut water use with efficiency measures
Weather stations aid coastal vineyard mildew fight
Researchers disrupt pest mating to protect almonds
October 6, 2021
Yield is robust in ‘off’ year for pistachios
Rootstock research seeks to fortify almond trees, yields
Walnut orchard is recycled: Now it nourishes beans
September 22, 2021
Apple tourism drops after major wildfire
UC building dedicated to citrus advisor
Researchers tout table grape and raisin varieties
Two research efforts seek powdery mildew solutions
September 15, 2021
Legal battle shakes up olive industry as acreage shrinks
Study: Coastal winegrapes can use 50% less water
September 8, 2021
For organic winegrapes, soil is ‘full of life’
Organic almonds net higher price, but transition is risky
Organic trees fare well in research on almond yields
Fruit movement a focus in fighting citrus disease
Pest control efforts disrupt navel orangeworm mating
September 1, 2021
Water cuts topple trees and break hearts in valley
Wildfires bring renewed calls for thinning forests
Strong year for plums gets boost from Japan market
Strawberries benefit as good mites devour bad ones
August 25, 2021
California farms harvest season’s first fresh apples
In praise of cover crops: Farmers tout their benefits
Orchard growers consider new crops to suppress weeds
EPA ban draws farm critics
Chips from old trees renourish the soil for new ones
Almond growers pledge to cut harvest dust in half
August 18, 2021
Heat, drought cutting into tomato harvest
Wine and nut exporters still face impacts of tariff fights
August 11, 2021
Delta water cutbacks weigh on farmers
Industry leader dies in helicopter crash
Pecan farmers test remedies to recharge aquifers
Researchers target fungus that attacks tree fruit, nuts
Deadly citrus disease found in Oceanside
Processing tomato growers fight soil-borne disease
Almond growers get funding for water efficiency
August 4, 2021
Lemon farmers hopeful for rebound despite drought
State issues label warning
Growers sent pest survey
July 21, 2021
Avocado farmers have lighter crop amid drought
Last fall’s freezing weather will reduce walnut harvest
Specialty crop grant proposals requested
July 14, 2021
Webinar to focus on citrus psyllid
App aims to help grape growers address problems
Imaging offers benefits for vineyard management
Technology innovators focus on harvest automation
UC offers drought tips for citrus trees, other crops
Ask Your PCA: Which summertime pests threaten citrus?
2021 state almond crop to drop from record high
Group promotes pollinators
June 23, 2021
Avocado growers seek ways to protect groves from heat
Almond sales establish record
Mobile labs assess efficiency of farm irrigation systems
Advisors describe tactics to control vertebrate pests
Understanding sprayer operation boosts efficiency
‘Trojan horse’ pathogen may ultimately protect citrus trees
June 16, 2021
New easement protects land near Farmington
June 9, 2021
Employment costs, HLB challenge citrus farmers
Wine market appears more balanced, analysts say
Pear board reports positive market outlook for ’21 crop
Treatment appears effective in reducing aflatoxin
Software interprets satellite images for grape growers
Advisors review vineyard mechanization techniques
Ask Your PCA: How can almond farmers manage hull rot?
June 2, 2021
Farmers tell Lara about inability to buy fire insurance
May 26, 2021
Cherry harvest reaches peak, with larger crop anticipated
Fires, pandemic bite into Napa winegrape returns
Cover crops could benefit orchards, specialists say
Cal Poly plot tests avocado trees for root rot resistance
Beneficial insects aid in controlling spider mites
Survey gauges citrus farmers’ readiness for HLB response
May 19, 2021
First almond estimate shows larger crop but lower yields
May 12, 2021
Wineries deal with challenges including fires, drought
County Farm Bureaus hold webinar on pheromone use
Pruning strategies can help regulate avocado yields
To slow walnut diseases, UC seeks resistant rootstocks
Grape growers use weather data to protect their vines
USDA estimates crops
Studies benefit grapes
Group certifies vineyards
May 5, 2021
Aerial applicator wins case involving sulfur application
Extra WIC benefits aim to boost use of fruits, vegetables
April 28, 2021
Specialists evaluate off-ground almond harvesting
Almond Board sets grower visits
Avocado growers can slow pests by monitoring them
‘Garbage’ pest can cause problems for grape growers
Studies may find new uses for grape skins, seeds, pulp
Almond acreage rises
Citrus liaisons sought
Grape acreage declines
Herbicide earns registration in grapes, nuts
April 14, 2021
Grape growers tackle fire recovery, drought
Group promotes pollinator habitat on working lands
Integrated approach helps fight fire blight in pears
Specialists advise on when to start almond irrigation
Pandemic contributes to rise in online wine sales
Pistachio study shows crop’s economic value to California
Kiwifruit committee seeks nominations
UC outlines cost of establishing pistachio orchard
Prevention proves best way to manage trunk diseases
Shake-and-catch machines show promise for peaches
Orange crop from California could match or surpass Florida
Farm Bureaus set orchard workshop
Fresh fruit group selects its leaders
Ask Your PCA: How can farmers protect prunes at bloom?
April 7, 2021
YF&R: Winemaker advocates for agriculture in urban county
YF&R: Couple melds farming with community service
March 24, 2021
Board discusses potential winery wastewater fees
Advisors describe ways to manage vine diseases
Winegrape growers prepare vines for rising temperatures
Insecticides earn DPR registration
Breeders develop peach varieties for early season
March 17, 2021
Farmers anticipate damage from March hailstorm
Plant pathologist tests ways for controlling peach fungi
Prune study shows bone benefits
FDA translates produce rule
Grapefruit, Valencia orange crops will be larger
March 10, 2021
Specialty coffee farming grows in Southern California
Texas freeze may affect demand for California citrus
Farmer opens blooming orchards to photographers
Organic walnut farmers work to control orchard pests
Specialist advises on control if stinkbug invades orchards
Cover crops may reduce iron chlorosis in pears
Cherry research focuses on nutrient and water needs
Destructive vine mealybug contributes to vine collapse
Walnut Board seeks candidates
Santa Ana winds cut avocado crop
Ask Your PCA: How should farmers control thrips in citrus?
Tarping rules appear to succeed in slowing psyllid
Oberholster earns honor for research
March 3, 2021
Farmers seek options for wood disposal
Details of phase-out plan
Prune Board project studies crucial postharvest treatment
Grapes protect skin
February 24, 2021
Almond growers monitor beehive strength
Almond farmers discuss options for aquifer recharge
Grape Crush Report will be webinar topic
New lure could help pear, apple farmers fight moth
Food waste helps plants in UC study
February 17, 2021
Crush figures illustrate tough year for grapes
Pistachio marketers prepare for larger future production
Beekeepers group develops guide to prevent hive theft
February 10, 2021
Rise in sharpshooter populations raises concerns
Predators may soon fight spotted-wing drosophila
Wine Export Program plans updated promotions for ’21
Warmer winters bring implications for walnut crops
Pressure chamber can boost almond irrigation efficiency
Best practices protect bees during almond bloom
Monitoring spores provides head start on mildew control
Ask Your PCA: How should farmers combat walnut blight?
February 3, 2021
Uncertainty reigns as wine business looks toward 2021
January 27, 2021
State water board imposes new rules on most wineries
As walnut supplies rise, marketers evaluate demand
Windstorms cause damage in avocado, citrus groves
Peach growers welcome Buy American order
Prune growers protect trees from two forms of canker
Wineries may face shortages of both trucks and truckers
January 20, 2021
UC analyzes high-density avocados
State receives pest-prevention funds
January 13, 2021
Wineries struggle during closures of tasting rooms
Drone system shows promise in frightening pest birds
Grant accelerates breeding of HLB-resistant citrus trees
Avocado Commission projects new crop to be slightly smaller
Citrus program urges grower vigilance against pest
Grape growers expand use of mechanical management
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