How to effectively manage stored grain fire risks
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Calls open for Agricultural Educator of the Year award
The California FFA Foundation, in partnership with Nationwide and the California Farm Bureau, is accepting nominations for California’s top agricultural teachers for a chance to be named Agricultural Educator of the Year. Nominate any California agricultural educator for the 2026-2027 Golden Owl Award through Dec. 15. Since its inception, the Golden Owl Award has given […]
Pumpkin growers target trends, Halloween demand
Alan Changala, left, who grows pumpkins in Tulare County, kneels next to a white specialty pumpkin called Porcelain Doll Improved, which he says he expects will be popular with customers of his pumpkin patch in Porterville. His farm grew 20 pumpkin varieties this year, including standard jack-o’-lantern types, right, with most of the crop going to wholesale markets. Photos/Cecilia Parsons
Advocacy in Action: Legislation, diesel and wolves
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Vineyards turn to UV-C light to fight powdery mildew
A Thorvald autonomous robot applies ultraviolet-C light to grapevines at night. Winegrape growers increasingly look to the nonchemical disinfection systems to manage powdery mildew in vineyards. Photo/Jason Henry
From the Fields: Paul Vermeulen, Stanislaus County almond grower and huller
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From the Fields: Blake Wilbur, Tulare County farmer
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From the Fields: Joe Zanger, San Benito County farmer
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From the Fields: Ray Yeung, Yolo County farmer
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New date crop hits market as fruit goes ‘mainstream’
Medjool dates grow in bunches in farmer David Kohl’s Coachella Valley orchard. Photo/Faith Granger