West

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 »

$10M allocated to producers impacted by drought in Klamath River Basin

Those who rely on the Klamath Basin for irrigation are concerned about drought conditions, and will be looking to USDA's Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus for assistance. more »

As early wildfire season looms, state budget action is a welcome start

With record fires these last few years, early legislation amends the 2020 budget for an action plan for wildfire prevention before California faces its next wildfire season. more »