How is the 2019 pistachio crop looking? What’s on the agenda for American Pistachio Growers Summer Luncheon coming up on July 26th? Check out this brief interview with Executive Director Richard Matoian for some answers.
Videos
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Wine Grower Andy Hoxsey, CAWG Grower of the Year
With the annual Summer Conference of the California Association of Winegrape Growers came the announcement and presentation of CAWG’s Grower of the Year award, honoring Andy Hoxsey from Napa Wine Company. Watch this brief presentation honoring Hoxsey, as delivered by Randy Lange of LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards at the Awards of Excellence dinner in Sonoma. Hoxsey was also featured in the June issue of American Vineyard Magazine.
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Dairy Business Innovation Grant Through USDA Farm Bill
Although the 2018 Farm Bill did not solve all of agriculture’s economic problems, there was one specific provision providing funds to improve US dairy marketing that producers should know about and may apply for. Watch this brief interview with Dana Coale from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service for more details.
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Could CA Farmers Lose CalEPA & Science-Based Pesticide Regulation?
Anti-pesticide sentiment has never been more prevalent, as California courts and anti-agricultural organizations frighten the public with non-science based claims of the harmful effects of crop protection materials such as glyphosate. What farmers need to understand though now, is that much more than glyphosate is currently at stake. The legislature is now being pressured to change the whole pesticide regulatory system as we know it. Watch this brief interview with Michael Miiller, Director of Government Relations with the California Association of Winegrape Growers to learn more.
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Wine Grower Brad Goehring, CAWG Leader of the Year
With the annual Summer Conference of the California Association of Winegrape Growers came the announcement and presentation of CAWG’s Leader of the Year award, honoring Lodi wine grower Brad Goehring. Watch this brief presentation honoring Goehring, as delivered by John Duarte of Duarte Nursery at the Awards of Excellence dinner in Sonoma. Read more the grower leaders that make this industry great in American Vineyard Magazine.
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Three Ways the Farm Bill Can Assist Dairy Producers
There are multiple ways the 2018 Farm Bill is assisting the dairy industry through some difficult times, but watch this brief interview with Dana Coale from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, as she explains three of the provisions dairy producers should know about. Read more in California Dairy Magazine.
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The Difference Between Fungicide Resistance & Sprayer Coverage/Calibration Issues
Fungicide Resistance is a real issue in the grape industry in regards to powdery mildew control. Growers need to take this seriously and be able to recognize signs of it in their vineyards; however, sometimes what may appear to be a resistance problem may actually be an issue of poor sprayer calibration/coverage. Watch this brief video with Research Plant Pathologist with the USDA Walt Mahaffee as he explains and read more about it in American Vineyard Magazine. Don’t currently receive the magazine? Subscribe for free at: https://malcolmmedia.com/american-vineyard-subscriptions/
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Increase of Early Almond Varieties Demands Evolution in the Industry
One of the main concerns with recent almond acreage trends is in the exponential growth of earlier harvesting varieties and how the how that will impact early stockpiling at hulling and processing facilities. Growers obviously want to harvest their crops as soon as possible, but Navel Orangeworm damage doesn’t stop as soon as the nuts leave the orchard. Watch this brief video with Martin Pohl from Hughson Nut as he explains the situation and need for the almond industry to evolve with the trends. Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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Considerations for Determining Which Almond Varieties to Plant
As growers, both new and experienced, continued to add to the record almond acreage in California, many are constantly evaluating what varieties to plant. With many new varieties on the market and consumer trends continuing to evolve, there is a lot to consider in variety selection. Check out this brief interview with Martin Pohl from Hughson Nut Company as he shares his insights from a processor’s perspective. Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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Does FSMA No Longer Apply to Almond Growers?
With the recent announcement that almonds would be exempt from the Produce Safety Rule under FSMA, growers may think they got off the hook regarding extra trainings and documentation for food safety practices in the field, but watch this video with Tim Birmingham from the Almond Board of California who clarifies the recent change. Read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.