Signs of Stabilization in the Wine Market on the Horizon
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by Malcolm Media
2d ago
With the preliminary Crush Report revealing the lowest wine grape crush California has experienced in many years, and having heard from State of the Wine Industry panelists at Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, including Glenn Proctor from Ciatti Company, growers and winemakers are still wondering when will things get better for the wine industry. Watch … The post Signs of Stabilization in the Wine Market on the Horizon appeared first on California Ag Network ..read more
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Tolerance of Lettuce Varieties to Fusarium Wilt – 2024
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by Malcolm Media
3d ago
Fusarium wilt of lettuce, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae (FOL), is an economically significant disease on the Central Coast of California.  We conducted field trials to evaluate 30 iceberg and 21 romaine varieties for tolerance to Fusarium wilt.  The trials were located in commercial fields in Greenfield, CA (wet date of May 27, 2024) and Salinas, CA … The post Tolerance of Lettuce Varieties to Fusarium Wilt – 2024 appeared first on California Ag Network ..read more
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Comprehensive List of Nitrogen Removal Coefficients for Crops Grown in Coastal California
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by Malcolm Media
3d ago
The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (CCRWQCB) approved Ag Order 4.0 in April of 2021. This regulatory action requires growers to calculate the quantity of nitrogen (N) that leaves their fields in harvested product. This value is needed to calculate the metric applied (A) minus removed (R) nitrogen (A-R) which indicates the amount … The post Comprehensive List of Nitrogen Removal Coefficients for Crops Grown in Coastal California appeared first on California Ag Network ..read more
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Difficult Weed Stinknet Spreads Across the West
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by Malcolm Media
3d ago
Stinknet (Oncosiphon pilulifer) is an annual weed spreading aggressively in the southwestern US. This species was first found in North America the early 1980’s in Southern California and it continues to spread aggressively in California and Arizona and a few populations have been found in Nevada. It is expected to spread beyond these areas. With … The post Difficult Weed Stinknet Spreads Across the West appeared first on California Ag Network ..read more
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Organic Trade Association Celebrates 40 Years
California Ag Network
by Malcolm Media
3d ago
This year marks a significant milestone: the Organic Trade Association (OTA) is turning 40. For four decades, OTA been at the forefront of the organic movement, driving change, fueling growth, and amplifying a unifying voice of our vibrant community. We’re grateful for those who are part of this community, movement and trade – whether you … The post Organic Trade Association Celebrates 40 Years appeared first on California Ag Network ..read more
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Why Dietary Guidelines for Americans Should Include Meat as Part of Healthy Diet
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by Malcolm Media
3d ago
The Meat Institute called on the US Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) to include meat and poultry as part of a healthy American diet noting flaws and contradictions in the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Scientific Report (Report). “The Committee’s Scientific Report contains contradictory and confusing findings,” said Meat Institute … The post Why Dietary Guidelines for Americans Should Include Meat as Part of Healthy Diet appeared first on California Ag Network ..read more
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Workshop Highlights Advances in Desert Irrigation, Tech on Feb. 27
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by Malcolm Media
5d ago
The latest in irrigation research and technology will be showcased at the Advances in Irrigation Tools and Technologies Workshop in Holtville on Feb. 27. “This workshop brings together University of California scientists, irrigation and water industries, government agencies and the farming community to discuss advances in irrigation tools and technologies and provide a guide to … The post Workshop Highlights Advances in Desert Irrigation, Tech on Feb. 27 appeared first on California Ag Network ..read more
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South Coast REC Studies Pesto Profitability for Small-Scale Basil Growers
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by Malcolm Media
5d ago
If you visited the greenhouse at the University of California South Coast Research and Extension Center in early fall, you would have smelled a sweet aroma with notes of lemon, pepper and licorice. In one of the conservatories, a team of UC Cooperative Extension advisors and staff grew seven varieties of basil and by the … The post South Coast REC Studies Pesto Profitability for Small-Scale Basil Growers appeared first on California Ag Network ..read more
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California Preliminary Grape Crush Report Reveals Lowest Crush Since 1996
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by Malcolm Media
5d ago
The 2024 crush totaled 2,918,158 tons, down 25.2% from the 2023 crush of 3,899,631 tons. This is the lowest report crush (of wine grapes) in 20 years for the state, and the total grape crush has not been this low since the 1996 crop at 2,906,614 tons. Red wine varieties accounted for the largest share … The post California Preliminary Grape Crush Report Reveals Lowest Crush Since 1996 appeared first on California Ag Network ..read more
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Antonio Guzman Honored as Sonoma County’s Vineyard Employee of the Year
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by Malcolm Media
5d ago
In 1985, Antonio Guzman, following in his father’s footsteps, began working at Robert Young Vineyards. Fast forward forty years and Antonio is not only celebrating a milestone anniversary, he was also excited to learn he is Sonoma County’s Vineyard Employee of the Year. “He is such a talented employee and an even better person,” said … The post Antonio Guzman Honored as Sonoma County’s Vineyard Employee of the Year appeared first on California Ag Network ..read more
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