The Voice of California Agriculture

Clovis, CA
Joined July 2019
Join Mike Needham and Marc Cuneo of Turrentine Brokerage for the State of the Wine Grape Industry at the Tree & Vine Expo! November 17 | Turlock, CA Preregister FREE at agexpo.biz #TreeAndVineExpo @Team_Turrentine
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Almond growers: Don't miss Alejandro Hernandez Rosas (@ucdavis ) at Fresno Ag Expo Nov. 13 discussing the spread and control of invasive red leaf blotch disease. Register FREE: agexpo.biz/register @ucanr #FresnoAgExpo #AlmondGrowers #CaliforniaAlmonds #PlantPathology #Almonds
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Join Alireza Pourreza of @ucdavis at the #TreeAndVineExpo on Nov. 17! 🌱 Learn about Leaf Monitor, an AI-powered technology for real-time nutrient monitoring in tree & vine crops. Earn 30 min of CCA & INMP CEUs! Register FREE: agexpo.biz/register
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Join Raymond Mireles, UCCE Fruit & Almond Advisor, at the #FresnoAgExpo as he discusses cherry crop load management, fruit development, thinning & fruit quality. 🍒 Earn CCA CEUs! Register FREE: agexpo.biz/register @ucanr @CCASoundAdvice #CaliforniaAgriculture #CherryGrowers
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Pest infestations need to be taken care of as pistachio crops are brought into storage, with pests like navel orangeworm threatening crops. The USDA ARS is finding new ways to help growers manage these populations and protect their stores more efficiently. californiaagnet.com/pest-man…
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californiaagnet.com/2026/09/… Walnut harvest is here. Manage irrigation carefully, keep monitoring pests and move quickly after shaking—quality loss can begin within nine hours. Read more in the September issue of Pacific Nut Producer.
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californiaagnet.com/2026/09/… Hazelnut harvest is almost here. Key orchard tasks include mowing, timing the final irrigation, harvesting before fall rains, scouting for disease and testing soil pH. Read more in the September issue of Pacific Nut Producer.
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californiaagnet.com/2026/09/… This Week in Ag: Five stories across California agriculture. This week: CAWG award winners, a citrus quarantine expansion, a CDFA committee opening, the Western Dairy Showcase and a UC Davis grower survey. More from California Ag Network.
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californiaagnet.com/2026/09/… Pistachio harvest ended early this year, but irrigation season isn’t over yet. A longer post-harvest period means trees will continue using water before dormancy. Read more in the September issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
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californiaagnet.com/2026/09/… Post-harvest work is already shaping next season’s almond crop. Growers should monitor for red leaf blotch and rust, resume irrigation after harvest, prune mature orchards and manage pests like gophers, ground squirrels and mice.
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California agriculture is seeing developments across several major commodities this week, from strong almond exports and an expanding citrus quarantine to concerns surrounding avocado production in Mexico. Here are five stories to know in This Week in Ag. californiaagnet.com/2026/09/…
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Prune growers enjoyed a more sizable harvest than last year, with excellent quality despite the early start. It now comes down to getting the word out about buying and consuming California prunes. Kiaran Locy from the California Prune Board spoke... californiaagnet.com/2026/09/…
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Pear growers enjoyed an good crop this year, both in size and quantity. Demand for California pears remains strong, but imports from Argentina could pose challenges for growers. Chris Zanobini from the California Pear Advisory Board Spoke... californiaagnet.com/2026/09/…
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From new leadership in California wine to an expanding citrus quarantine, several developments are making news across California agriculture this week. Here are five stories to know in this week’s edition of This Week in Ag. californiaagnet.com/2026/09/…
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It was a rough year for cherry growers. High temperatures in March caused bloom to occur weeks earlier than normal and in a shortened window, leading to inadequate pollination that slashed the crop to half its normal size. californiaagnet.com/2026/09/…
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This Week in Ag: Five stories you need to know from across California agriculture. This week, we’re covering new funding to stop the spread of glassy-winged sharpshooter, a potential new tool for fighting navel orangeworm, free business training for... californiaagnet.com/2026/08/…
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California blueberry growers had a good season, with the crop arriving at the right time to get a good price. californiaagnet.com/2026/08/…
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Golden Mussels have been a silent threat California growers since they arrived in the Delta in 2024. These mollusks reproduce at an alarming rate and don’t require saltwater, meaning they are now clogging up irrigation systems... californiaagnet.com/2026/08/…
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Getting the water needed for growers to produce their crops is always an issue in California. Despite the water being available, getting it moved to rural communities is hindered by state politics. californiaagnet.com/2026/08/…
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2026 Fresno State Grape Day California’s grape industry came together at Fresno State Grape Day to explore the latest research, innovations and management practices shaping the future of viticulture. 🍇 From vineyard technology and sustainable... californiaagnet.com/2026/08/…
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