Fruit fly populations spiked last season and brought multiple species, compounding the damage to vineyards and orchards following Hurricane Hilary. This is a continued concern for California fruit growers moving into the 2024 season with limited pest management tools available. Watch this brief California Ag Network interview with Adam Borchard from the California Fresh Fruit Association to learn more.
Tag: California Department of Food and Ag
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Compost Tax Credit Bill for California Farmers Progresses Through Legislature
California growers investing in compost to boost soil fertility on the farm may soon reap additional benefits in the form of a tax credit. Michael Miiller from the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) joined Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network to share how this promising CAWG-sponsored bill is currently making its way through legislature. Watch this brief video to learn more.
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American Pistachio Growers Healthy Soils Grant Application Window Closing
Time is running out to apply for funding through American Pistachio Growers’ $5 million grant awarded by the California Department of Food & Agriculture to help growers adopt healthy soils practices in the Golden State. You don’t have to be a member of APG to apply. Watch this brief video as Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm and Carlee Branco from CalG.A.P. discuss details of the grant and application process.
Special Thanks to American Pistachio Growers for sponsoring this video.