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Staying Ahead of Orchard Stress
California Ag Today
Warmer conditions are putting pressure on fruit crops, making early-season management even more important.
Specialty Crops and Labor
Fruit Grower Report
Samantha Ayoub, an agricultural economist for the International Fresh Produce Association, says fruit and vegetable producers have a significant need for year-round labor.
Space-Age Forecasting for Almonds
California Ag Today
California's almond industry is looking at new technology to improve crop forecasts before harvest.
California Cherry Challenges and Expanding Domestic Fertilizer Production
The Agribusiness Update
Fortunes went from bad to worse this year for California cherry growers, and the USDA announced renewed efforts to expand domestic fertilizer production.
USDA Funds Peach Tree Removal and Brazil Beef Imports Scrutinized
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA will make up to $9 million available to fund the removal of cling peach orchards for growers after Del Monte plant closure in Modesto, and growing scrutiny of the meatpacking industry and rising Brazilian beef imports are fueling a new debate.
Where Bees Rest and Work Continues
California Ag Today
As bees settle in for the night, worker safety takes center stage in the almond orchard.
Cracking the Pistachio Problem
California Ag Today
UC Davis scientists uncover how changes in fruit cell walls lead to costly hull split and point the way toward stronger crops.
Peach Growers Left in Limbo After Del Monte Bankruptcy
California Ag Today
A rejected set of long-term contracts has growers bracing for major losses and hoping the December 4 cannery auction brings relief.