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Could Barn Owls Help Control Orchard Rats?
California Ag Today
California researchers are looking for almond and pistachio growers to participate in a new field study.
When Fruit Color and Maturity Align
California Ag Today
Better harvest timing can mean fewer picks, improved efficiency, and stronger returns.
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.
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.
Avocados and Wildfires and States Sue Over SNAP Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Lessons learned from destructive California wildfires have given avocado growers a fighting chance to save their orchards, and over two dozen states have sued the Trump administration over its decision to suspend SNAP benefits.
Pick-Your-Own Apple Adventures Await!
Southeast Regional Ag News
September is Georgia Grown Apple Month — whether you’re from Georgia or just next door, discover orchards, pick your own apples, and enjoy agritourism at its best
Red Leaf Blotch: A New Threat for California Almond Orchards
California Ag Today
Early scouting and prevention are critical to protect yields.
Growers are Forced To Chip their Pushed Orchards---No More Burning
California Tree Nut Report
Rodent Pressure Grows in California Almond Orchards
California Ag Today
A widespread roof rat infestation is causing serious damage across the San Joaquin Valley, prompting new pest management efforts and industry support.
Larger fruit
Idaho Ag Today
Field trials in commercial orchards in southwestern Idaho have proven the effectiveness of an available plant growth regulator.
