The European grapevine moth could be declared eradicated after next season and that’s good news because of the damage the pest could cause.
Walnut Harvest Looking Good Despite Early Issues
The walnut industry in the northern part of the state saw some increased issues this year due to weather, but that may not affect yield counts.
Using Organic Methods to Improve Soil Health
Cathy Isom tells us how the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is lending a helping hand to organic farmers. Healthy Soil
Almond Board: New Tracks for 2016 Almond Conference
This year’s Almond Conference will be bigger than ever before. Almond Board Program Coordinator Rebecca Bailey gives us some highlights.
Stopping Irrigation for Winter Preps
Another step for preparing young walnut trees for winter is managing irrigation in late summer, and it might be the most important one.
Drought Affects in Crop Reports
Crops reports don’t calculate profit margins for the industry and if you look closely you can already see drought affects in the 2014 reports.
Branding Importance in Marketing
Some Central Coast avocado growers created a brand of their own and it’s catching on. Branding is an essential part to any successful business.
Growers Still Facing Water Issues
The increases seen in the top California crop reports are of course good news for the ag industry, but citrus leaders say the drought is still taking its toll across …
Almond Board: Air District Compliance and Harvest Dust
The Almond Board continues its focus on managing dust at harvest. In today’s Almond Update, Sabrina Hill talks with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Compliance Manager John Cadrett.
From the Growing California Video Series – Drought Landscaping
The latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown, is “Drought Landscaping.”
Managing Bud Failure Depends on Orchard Age
Bud failure has been more of an issue for almond producers this season in northern California and management differs, depending on the age of the orchard.
Ending Nitrogen Applications in Walnuts
Walnut harvest, like many other harvests in the state, came early this year and experts say nitrogen applications need to cease come September as growers prepare trees for winter.
Timing of Crop Reports are Misleading
There’s a downside to the timing of crop reports and leaders want to emphasize that negative numbers could come out next year even if El Niño proves to bring rain …
Moth Limited to Part of Napa County
The European grapevine moth was found in California in 2009 and leaders says eradication could be around the corner.