California is far from being the top producer of potatoes; however the Golden State is unique in its ability to cultivate potatoes year-round with four major (and diverse) growing regions. Potato harvest is well-underway in California for some growers, while it’s still a little ways off for process potato grower Jason Selvidge of Buttonwillow Land & Cattle. California Fruit & Vegetable Editor Matthew Malcolm met with this member of the California Potato Research Advisory Board at UCANR’s recent Potato Variety Trial Field Day in Kern County. Watch his brief interview as he shares his outlook for California’s potato crop this year and read more in California Fruit & Vegetable Magazine.
Tag: Vegetables West
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Watermelon Growers Face Challenges When Expanding Their Season
Watermelon is a favorite summertime treat for consumers. Naturally anticipating those summer picnics and BBQs, consumers may want to enjoy this sweet treat earlier or even later in the year, outside of California’s traditional harvest window. Determined to meet consumer demand with an innovative spirit, California growers are planting watermelons earlier than ever before and expanding their seasons late into the fall as well. This does not come without consequence though, and growers faced some particular challenges during their extended 2024 season that they won’t soon forget. Watch this brief interview as Zheng Wang, UCCE Vegetable Crop Advisor — specializing in Central Valley melon crops, discusses these challenges with Matthew Malcolm on California Ag Network. Read more in California Fruit & Vegetable Magazine.
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New Technologies Featured at World Ag Expo That California Farmers Should Know About
Boasting over 100,000 attendees from 49 States and 81 countries, the World Ag Expo was another big hit this year. With a sea of vendors to navigate across the International Agri-Center grounds in Tulare, it’s hardly feasible for attendees to see it all. Check out this brief video featuring several companies that Malcolm Media visited with during the event that shared some novel technologies and equipment to support and sustain California farmers needs well into the future.
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Pesticides, Air Quality and Upcoming Statewide Notification System Explained
California has allocated $10 million to begin the development of a statewide system the provides information to the public about pesticides used around them. DPR is working in partnership with several agricultural commissioners on local pilot projects as part of the development of the system this year. Watch this brief interview with Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner Ruben Arroyo as he explains what this means for the public and agriculture.Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support. -
Pesticides, Air Quality and Upcoming Statewide Notification System Explained
California has allocated $10 million to begin the development of a statewide system the provides information to the public about pesticides used around them. DPR is working in partnership with several agricultural commissioners on local pilot projects as part of the development of the system this year. Watch this brief interview with Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner Ruben Arroyo as he explains what this means for the public and agriculture.Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support. -
What is SGMA Going to Cost CA Farmers?
With Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) now required for critically overdrafted basins, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is gradually taking effect across the state of California; but how will this impact farmers? Watch this brief interview with Duncan MacEwan from ERA Economics as he shares his insights, as addressed at a recent meeting held by the California Tomato Growers Association.
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What is SGMA Going to Cost CA Farmers?
With Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) now required for critically overdrafted basins, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is gradually taking effect across the state of California; but how will this impact farmers? Watch this brief interview with Duncan MacEwan from ERA Economics as he shares his insights, as addressed at a recent meeting held by the California Tomato Growers Association.
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CA Processing Tomato Growers Anticipate Better Year as Supply Comes Back into Balance
Processing tomato growers gathered in Modesto once again 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 an economic outlook for the California processing tomato industry. Read more about the State of the Industry in the Vegetables West Magazine.
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Hail, Mold & Fusarium: Key Issues from the 2019 CA Tomato Crop
As processing tomato growers in California begin their 2020 season, watch this brief interview with Bruce Rominger, Chairman of the California Tomato Growers Association as he shares some insights from the past season and what growers can expect this year. Read more about it in Vegetables West Magazine.
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BASF Corrects Misconceptions about Ag & Engages in Community Education
In today’s fast paced urban society, there is a serious disconnect between consumers and the source of their food. There is so much public misinformation and misconceptions about agriculture, that it has become more critical for farmers to reach out side of their comfort zone and communities to share the truth about what they do out in the field. International Ag chemical Corporation, BASF has joined farmers with efforts of their own in educating the public about agriculture, as shared in this brief video with BASF representative Paul Rea.
Please thank our sponsor Duarte Nursery for their industry support by visiting them at their booth at Malcolm Media’s Annual Agricultural Expos next month.