Cathy Isom tells us about a holiday not many know about. She is celebrating a sweet beverage that often flavored with fruit, cream, spices, flowers or nuts. That’s coming up …
Spot Fumigation Could Cut Costs and More
UC researchers have been reviewing spot fumigation techniques in almond orchards, evaluating the efficacy in test fields and considering the overall benefits to growers. The project is showing success in …
NOW Damage Bigger Issue Than Growers Think
Almond growers are reporting some significant damage caused by navel orangeworm (NOW) this year. The increased presence of the pest is partially due to weather conditions complicating management efforts. UC …
Growers Set for Sizable Walnut Harvest
This year’s weather has pushed the schedule back by approximately a week, but the walnut harvest is just around the corner. Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Glenn County, Dani …
Wineries Hoping for End to Wildfires
Large wildfires throughout the Pacific Northwest are taking their toll on vineyards. The significant amount of smoke and ash in the air can make its way into wine grapes, having …
Almond Harvest Continues, Postharvest Irrigation Importance
This time of year, almond growers are primarily focused on getting their crops harvested, but it’s also a time to remember the importance of postharvest irrigation. UC Cooperative Extension Pomology …
Wind, Rain Hit Central Valley Vineyards
Rain, wind, and lightning covered the middle of California Monday evening, causing some damage in Central Valley vineyards. The National Weather Service reported some areas experiencing as much as a …
California Wine Grape Harvest in High Gear
The 2017 wine grape harvest is under way in California, putting the industry on track for a more traditional harvest season than the previous few years. Last year growers were …
California Walnut Production Forecast Down
The 2017 California walnut production is forecast at 650,000 tons, down 5 percent from 2016’s record production of 686,000 tons, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This forecast …
Air Curtain Burner Solves Pile of Problems
A Central Valley huller has found a way to rid themselves of a growing pile of agriculture waste with an incinerating unit called an “air curtain burner.” The device is …
Agri View: Expanding Nut Production
Everett Griner talks about various types of nut production is not just in California and Georgia any longer in today’s Agri View. Expanding Nut Production The whole world is consuming …
Agri View: Grape Farming Expanding
Everett Griner talks about grape farming and wine production in more than just California in today’s Agri View. Grape Farming Expanding You know it takes good grapes to make good …
California Walnut Marketing Order Referendum Scheduled
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will conduct a referendum on a proposal from the California Walnut Board to amend the federal marketing order for walnuts grown …
Celebrating National Wine Day
If you are into wine, then this is a day for celebrating. Cathy Isom tells you why you’ll want to toast your favorite red, white or bubbly today. That’s coming …