…individuals participating in the program from $1,500 to $4,000 starting fiscal year 2024. Producers receive payments for activities like cover crops and pest management, promoting soil health and water quality…
Almond Matters: Disease Management Ahead of Summer
…intervention, especially for high-density blocks or those with a history of disease. “Last year, because of the wet weather, we saw rust. I would probably think that we’re going to…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
…infection in the future. It is important to fully incorporate plant residue into the soil after harvest so it breaks down quicker and prevents the fungus from remaining active. UC…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
…down in early November. And we also participated in the cover crop program,” Matoian explained. In a young pistachio orchard in sandy loam soil, Matoian irrigated the ground with flood…
USDA Announced Bobwhite Pilot Project, General CRP Signup
…opens March 4. Both conservation opportunities give producers tools to conserve wildlife habitat while achieving other conservation benefits, including sequestering carbon and improving water quality and soil health. The Working…
California Chill Report: Positive Response to Dormancy-Breaking Tools in Walnut Trees
…older orchards facing decline exhibited significant improvements in yield with Dormex applications. “What was more interesting was we worked at the Nickels Soil Lab in a block that had been…
Almond Update: Nutrient Summit Presentations Now Available
…delivered a presentation on Soil Preparation and Nutrient Amendments. She highlighted several considerations for growers to keep in mind when planting new almond trees. “The big ones, I would say,…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
Approximately $12 million in funding for Healthy Soils Program Incentive Grants is available from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The program is currently accepting grant applications through…
Almond Bloom’s Local and Global Impact: Insights from BASF
…during bloom, likening them to supplements that aid in stress mitigation. Acknowledging bloom as a major stress event for almond trees, Samler noted the significance of carefully considering soil preparation,…
Valley Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…Reclamation and NRCS, aims to support conservation practices for soil moisture management, improved irrigation efficiency, and water resource conservation. Over $2.3 million is available for three new projects in California….
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
…close to three feet down in the soil and the carpophilus adults were still able to emerge up on the soil surface. It’s critical to get those nuts out of…
CDFA Puts a Pause on SWEEP Solicitation
…help advance the implementation of irrigation systems that can help reduce greenhouse gases and conserve water in farming operations. Components of improved irrigation systems include pump retrofits, soil moisture monitoring,…
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
…stewardship for soil and water quality are already in place. “Part of what we are doing at USTR is to make sure that we are an advocate; a voice. That…
Shifting Strategies: A Grower’s Perspective on Pest Management Challenges
…California puts forth ambitious goals for the state to meet by 2050. In addressing the future, Morgan advocated for a shift towards understanding soil and plant health, emphasizing the role…