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California nut growers are suing the government to protect their livelihood.

Features

Online Exclusive: Ag In Uncertain Times: Operating In The Face Of Uncertain Credit

The first Webinar in the Ag In Uncertain Times series focused on what led to the current economic crisis and credit crunch, and what the future holds for the agriculture.

Wiping Out Walnut Husk Fly

University of California-Berkeley entomologist Bob Van Steenwyk shares tips for keeping walnut husk flies from nibbling at your profits.

Three vs. The Tree

Being able to ID this trio of almond scaffold diseases will help boost your profits.

The Value Of Quality

Could today's bad economy benefit farm markets and roadside stands? Nathan Milburn hopes so.

Columns

Leading Off: Stuck In Lodi, Indeed

A study was in June says the full economic impact of the Lodi, CA, wine and vineyard sector and its allied industries totals $5 billion annually.

Vine Lines: Crop Estimation In Vineyards

One of the most difficult tasks for any grape grower during the growing season is to trying to estimate their final crop yields.

Stone Fruit: Peaches In Greenhouses - What's This?

China has approximately 30,000 acres of peaches being commercially produced in protected cultivation.

Right To The Core: The Importance Of AgJOBS

AgJOBS has strong and broad support from the industry because it offers key provisions for both workers and employers.

People Gotta Eat

While it is virtually impossible not to be affected by the current economic climate, the specialty crop industry does not appear to have been hit as hard as several other industries, including other sectors of agriculture.