Industry News
Online Weed Control User Tool Outlines Non-chemical Approaches
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has created an online Weed Control User Tool to assist the agricultural industry in managing invasive plants. The webpage outlines a variety of available options for situations when herbicides are not allowed or desired.
Handler Alternate Member Vacancy on CAC Board
The California Avocado Commission has a Handler Alternate Member seat available on the CAC Board of Directors. The appointed person will serve through the unexpired portion of the term — October 31, 2025. The vacancy will be filled by a majority vote held at a CAC Board meeting on August 15.
CIMIS Program Looking for Grower Cooperators in Temecula
The California Irrigation Management Information System is seeking a grower cooperator for a new weather station in the Temecula area. The current station in Temecula, CIMIS Station 62, has been taken offline due to nearby construction and lack of grass surrounding the existing weather station.
Queensland Fruit Fly Eradication Program Completed
On July 30, the U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture announced the Queensland Fruit Fly Eradication Program in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County had been completed.
Comprehensive California Avocado Field Day to Be Held at Pine Tree Ranch
On August 22, the California Avocado Society will host a “Planting Density/technique, Entomology, Pathology, New Rootstocks/Scions” field day at Pine Tree Ranch. The field day will cover root rot, pollination, new avocado varieties, avocado sunblotch viroid and avocado leaf roller/miner.
USDA FSA County Office Committees Accepting Nominations
The 2024 U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency County Office Committees are now accepting nominations for local administrative areas 2 and 4. The committees play an important role in day-to-day FSA operations, allowing for local input and administration of federal farm programs.
