Industry members got an opportunity to see two machines perform mechanical pruning in vineyards this week at the 2020 Grape Mechanical Pruning Field Demo that was held at the Kearney …
Four-Year Project to Address Grape Leafroll Associated Virus
A research project is underway looking to answer questions related to grape leafroll associated virus and its vector vine mealybug. The ‘Refinement and Implementation of an Areawide Program for Vineyard …
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
Plan includes new partnership with North American non-profit, Pollinator Partnership (ABC) — Preceding the start of the annual almond pollination season in February, the California almond community is launching a …
2019 Research Project Reports Now Available from PD/GWSS Board
The latest progress report is now available for research conducted on behalf of the Pierce’s Disease Control Program. The funding that has been made possible by the Pierce’s Disease and …
Methods for Successful Plant Propagation
Cathy Isom discusses several different methods, and gives you some foolproof methods for successful plant propagation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Plant propagation is a great way of …
How to Grow Your Own Peanuts at Home
Cathy Isom gives you a few different ways, as well as great tips, about how to grow your own peanuts at home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …
Protein-Rich Snack to Grow in Your Garden
Cathy Isom lets you know about the popular protein-rich snack that you should consider growing in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Although the peanut is …
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been closely examining smoke damage in vineyards, following the significant wildfires in Northern California in recent years. A new study on the issue highlights …
Five New Disease Resistant Grape Varieties Available
Researchers at the University of California Davis have developed five new grape varieties that have proven to be resistant to Pierce’s disease and are being made available for growers. Geneticist …
Working Together: Rebranded ‘California Walnut Conference’ Unites Industry
California’s walnut industry now has its official yearly conference. The California Walnut Board is joining JCS Marketing to rebrand its popular walnut conference as the California Walnut Conference. California Walnut …
Sterile NOW Project Gets Major Funding in Appropriations Bill
The project looking at sterile technology to help combat navel orangeworm gets a big boost. Navel orangeworm is a continuing issue for almond and pistachio producers. Research is looking into …
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
Provides Best of Show Experience (ABC) — The 47th annual Almond Conference, held this year at Cal Expo in Sacramento, achieved all-time highs for attendance and number of exhibitors. A record …
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
Three IPM projects (Integrated Pest Management) looking at potential issues facing California agriculture industries get funding from the state. The California Department of Food and Agriculture granted more than $1.1 million …
Almond Update: Solid State of the Industry, Call to Action Moving Forward
The 2019 Almond Conference carried a message of positivity and solidarity as the industry looks to the future. The Almond Board of California (ABC) presented several industry successes over the …