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  • California Tomato Growers Association Perspective on Industry’s Future

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    Processing tomato growers gathered in Modesto recently for the California Tomato Growers Association (CTGA) Annual Meeting. It was a great opportunity for the industry to get together between seasons and discuss current needs and challenges of the industry moving forward. Watch this brief interview with CTGA President Mike Montna as he shares association insights and future prospects for the industry. Read the full proceedings of the annual meeting in the coming issue of Vegetables West Magazine. Don’t currently receive Vegetables West? Subscribe for free at https://malcolmmedia.com/vegetables-west-magazine-subscriptions/

  • Effects of Heat Stress on Dry Cows & Their Next Lactation

    New research out of the University of Florida shows that cows subject to heat stress during their dry period will produce 8-10 lbs/day less milk on their next lactation. Other health impacts were also explored. Watch this brief interview with Geoffrey Dahl, professor at the University of Florida for more details, and read more about mitigating heat stress in California Dairy Magazine.

  • Options for Controlling Nematodes in the Vineyard

    Nematodes are are pests of a host of crops, but what are the options for controlling them in vineyards?  Watch this brief video interview with UC Cooperative Extension Viticulture Advisor Karl Lund as he shares both pre and post-planting options for managing nematodes.  Some of these options are even compatible for organic growers, so check it out, and read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.

  • New Vineyard Advisor App for American Grape Growers – FREE

    Looking for instant pest, disease and nutritional recommendations in the palm of your hand?  Download the new Vineyard Advisor app, free and applicable to grape growers nationwide.  The app was developed by viticulture experts at Texas Tech University, as represented by Ed Hellman in this video interview.  Watch the brief interview as professor Hellman as he shares more details about this new app.

  • New Governor, Wet Year, What Does this Mean For California Water Storage?

    A new governor, a new year, and lots of rain and snow!  It’s going to be an interesting year for California farmers and what kind of support they may or may not receive on the water front.  Check out this brief interview with Mike Wade from the California Farm Water Coalition for his insights and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • Introducing the New Complete DOV Raisin Variety Kalem93

    One of the topics of interest addressed at the recent annual meeting of the Raisin Bargaining Association was a new raisin variety currently being tested known as Kalem93. This variety’s features offer great labor savings potential for California raisin growers. Watch this brief interview as RBA Chairman Dwayne Cardoza talks about the new variety and read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine.

  • Consumer Trends to Increase Demand for CA Processing Tomatoes

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    Processing tomato growers in California had a great crop last year, and are more efficient than ever before at producing a quality crop as efficiently as possible. But now more than ever, we need to follow consumer trends closely to determine how to better appeal to the consumer audience to increase demand for this great commodity. Watch this interview with with Alec Wasson from the Tomato Products Wellness Council on how they are reaching consumers today. Read more about it in the coming issue of Vegetables West Magazine. Don’t currently receive Vegetables West? Subscribe for free at https://malcolmmedia.com/vegetables-west-magazine-subscriptions/

  • Young Pistachio Orchard Nutrient Management 101 with Bob Beede

    When is it too late to plant a pistachio orchard?  How do you properly care for these young trees and ensure they get all nutrients they need to someday become healthy high yielding trees?  Watch the interview with UCCE Farm Advisor Emeritus Bob Beede as he answers these questions, and read more about it in Bob’s monthly pistachio Orchard Tasks column in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • When to Start Irrigating Young Pistachios in a Wet Year

    As growers have experienced a wet winter and early spring, it may be a little more difficult to determine exactly when to start irrigating their young pistachio trees. In some cases, they might also notice what appears to be a boron deficiency as the young trees start leafing out, which might actually just be a symptom of too much water in the soil. Watch this interview with UCCE Farm Advisor Emeritus Bob Beede as he explains, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • Vineyard Cover Crop Recommendations and Nitrogen Harvest Timing

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    Springtime is an important time for replenishing your vineyard with the essential nutrients lost from the last harvest.  Nitrogen-fixing cover crops are a great source for this.  But what types of cover crops are best and how do you tell when it’s time to disk them under?  Watch this brief interview with Madera County raisin grower and PCA Manuel Marin to find out.  Read more in American Vineyard Magazine.