Crop Management

Committee passes infrastructure bill; praised by national ag, water coalition

The act includes more than $8 billion for Western water projects that expand conservation and recycling, improve ecosystems, fix aged infrastructure and build new facilities. more »

How long should your fungicide be on before the rain?

Growers enjoyed a temporary delay in sprays this spring, but summer rains have growers working double time to control pecan scab. more »

Extreme drought impacts bring emergency action from risk management body

USDA is working with crop insurance companies to help expedite the claims process. more »

California almond grower appears in Western Growers’ videos on drought

In an ordinary year, Woolf Farming would be prepping for almond harvest. This year, trees are coming down because there's not enough water to irrigate them. more »

Isagro S.p.A. soon to be owned entirely by Gowan Co. LLC

Gowan indirectly owns over 91% of the company and will purchase all additional remaining shares, after which Gowan will take Isagro private. more »

Road to recovery: 2020 walnut freeze in northern Sacramento Valley

On the heels of both a 2018 and 2019 autumn freeze, the November 2020 freeze seems to have caused more damage in walnuts than anticipated. more »

Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 28, 2021

Pollen shed, pest emergence, pest management windows and a heavy dose of precipitation signal an active chestnut season for the state. more »

Beating Georgia’s pecan scab

Two varieties have held the market for decades. New varieties hold promise against the industry’s biggest pest. ... more »