As AgNet West reported before, mycorrhizae is a fungi that lives on plant roots in the soil and branches out to help the plant draw in moisture and nutrients that …
Helping Dairies Manage Nitrogen
Netafim is partnering with a Central Valley dairy that is trying to fine-tune drip tape use for feed crops.
Organic Avocado Production Increasing
Although still a small percentage of the industry, organic avocado production continues to increase.
Hot Temps Increase Bud Failure
Bud failure in the almond industry has been documented for many years and experts have proven that extreme heat during the growing season can increase that occurrence.
Agri View: Why Not Change?
Everett Griner talks about the California drought might lead to changes in today’s Agri View. Why Not Change?
Fungi Helps Plants During Drought
An additive can help Californians through this drought by delivering natural fungi back to the soil. Mycorrhizal Applications LLC is working with the natural fungi that helps plants maximize the …
Wildfires Rampant in the West
The dry and hot conditions in the west have led to an explosion of activity mainly wildfires.
Drought Causing Valley Land to Sink
As Californians continue pumping groundwater in response to the historic drought, the Department of Water Resources released a new NASA report showing land in the San Joaquin Valley is sinking …
Concerns About Runoff Potential Grow
There is a lot of talk about El Nino weather conditions on the horizon this fall. That weather could bring precipitation to California, and new reports come out daily that …
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
The drought is tightening its grip on California agriculture, squeezing about 30 percent more workers and cropland out of production than in 2014, according to the latest drought impact report …
Positive Results Continue for Micro-sprinklers
Micro-sprinklers are continuing to prove beneficial for strawberry growers around the state for many different reasons. Several areas have already adopted the technology due to water restrictions and other trials …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review August 14
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review: Dealing with drought in Texas, feeding …
California State Climatologist: Do Not Count on El Nino to End Drought
“California cannot count on potential El Niño conditions to halt or reverse drought conditions. Historical weather data shows us that at best, there is a 50/50 chance of having a …
NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for More Crops
Navel orangeworm pressure continues to be high this year with the dry, warm temperatures and almond producers are not the only ones seeing this issue.