By Region

Pecan Field Day slated for April 29 in Seguin, Texas

Texas A&M AgriLife is covering timely information in preparation for next year's crop, including orchard management, integrated pest management and fungicides. more »

Pecan fungicide schedules in Georgia presented

Pecan scab is a constant battle in Georgia, and UGA pecan expert Lenny Wells created an easy-to-follow table of timings for low, medium and high input cultivars. more »

Western Growers launches Global Harvest Automation Initiative

With specialty crops needing to solve labor issues by implementing automation, Western Growers is pushing for 50% automated harvest within 10 years. more »

Nichino America’s pre-emergence herbicide OK’d for use in California

Providing long-lasting, pre-emergence control of weeds, pre-emergent suppression of stubborn grasses, and some post-emergent control, Craze is now available for grape and nut crops. more »

Water measurement and reporting course offered by UCCE May 20

Completing the course could allow for self-certification for California water rights holders who divert more than 10 acre feet per year. more »

Tree nut exports reach record levels, easing oversupply burden 

2020 was a year of record yields, but prices and water allocations may affect this year's crops. more »

Keeping California a powerhouse of almond production

This high-input crop may in some ways resemble a forest, but nitrogen budgets and nutrient management are key to healthy environments and crops. more »

California insurance commissioner to define farmers’ coverage gaps

With seemingly annual record-setting wildfires in California, farmers and ranchers are having a tough time insuring their operations against these disasters. more »