Cathy Isom tells us about the world’s largest rooftop farm. The pioneers behind the nation’s first commercial urban hydroponic greenhouses are now builders of one of the world’s largest. Sponsored …
Key Time to Monitor for Leaffooted Bug
Leaffooted bug has re-emerged as an issue for almond growers over the last two seasons and researchers say there is a specific time for California producers to monitor for leaffooted …
Plan Ahead for NOW Management
California growers can help reduce navel orangeworm (NOW) pressure next season by taking advantage of predicted El Nino rains. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
USDA Week In Review November 27
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: A Christmas present from the far …
Almond Board: Thanksgiving Message
In this week’s Almond Update, Almond Board President and CEO Richard Waycott looks at the year past, the year ahead, and has a message for growers. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Pacific Region Field Crop Review
USDA Pacific region field crop review. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt RamseyNovember 4, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Beef on Dairy …
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for the 2015 Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will act as a participating state for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Specialty Crop Multi-State Program. …
El Nino Weather Good for Winter Sanitation
Navel orangeworm (NOW) pressure has been high the last few years and possible wet El Nino weather could be good and challenging for winter sanitation. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Using Modern Communication in Marketing
Pistachio leaders told growers how they are using modern communication to get their product’s message to consumers. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
Shot Hole Borer Moving North
The California Avocado Commission reported that the polyphagous shot hole borer has been found further north in Southern California. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy …
Bug Vacuum Research to Combat Lygus
Research is looking into a bug vacuum to help California strawberry growers control lygus bug damage. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
SACRAMENTO, November 20, 2015 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will begin accepting applications today, November 20, 2015, for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). …
Almond Board: Water Issues and Yield
As almond growers continue to work their way through limited water supplies, University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll says while yields will come back after limited irrigation …
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
New NRCS handbook to support conservation on organic farms From NRCS: By Ben Bowell and Lindsay Haines Consumer demand for organic products continues to grow. The Organic Trade Association, which …