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Gemperle Orchards

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Port delays worsen as harvest of new crops approaches

Export complications worsen as more shipping companies are not stopping at Port of Oakland to pick up containerized farm products, which account for 60% of total exports through the port. more »

UC ANR names Marino, Culumber presidential chairs for tree nuts

The endowed chairs will give the two scientists a dedicated source of funding for five years for their ongoing agricultural research. more »

Almond acreage increases in 2022, but pace of growth slows

An estimate of bearing orchards puts acreage at 1.338 million acres, an increase of 29,000 acres. Just shy of 60,000 acres will be removed before harvest. more »

Insurance issues persist as farmers still losing coverage

Insurance companies are not renewing policies for zip codes in wildfire zones, even if farmers aren't at risk of wildfire. more »

Butte County, California, farmers propose new water district

The proposed Tuscan Water District will cover over 100,000 acres, largely tree crops, in an area currently not served by a water district. more »

National and state ag groups call for meeting on export trade imbalance

Leaders of a collaborative of major agriculture associations have signed a letter calling for immediate federal effort to address the crippling trade imbalance. more »

With fertilizer costs up, accurate crop estimates more important than ever

Rate, time, place and source. Even with supply chain issues, the basics hold true, and growers must be vigilant about managing the fertilizers they have. more »