In today’s Almond Update, Bob Curtis, director of Agricultural Affairs at the Almond Board, discusses stockpile management. Sabrina Hill reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Update on Commercial Orchard Psyllid Find
As previously reported in Citrus Insider, a single Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) adult was found in a yellow sticky trap in an orchard in southern San Luis Obispo County in …
Challenges Facing Shot Hole Borer Treatments
Unlike most agriculture pests, the polyphagous shot hole borer doesn’t feed directly on trees, and researchers say that is why controlling an outbreak in the future may not be possible. …
Growing Field Day Draws Variety of Breeders
The Kern County Potato Variety Field Day continues to be a popular event for breeders across North America. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
Mite Treatments May Be Unnecessary
Advisors say natural mite control now a days in orchards is pretty effective, and growers who are treating for mites are killing those insects off. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Micro-sprinklers Proving Beneficial in Strawberries
Some areas in the state have been forced to look at micro-sprinklers for irrigation in strawberry fields due to water restrictions. Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Surendra Darr has an …
Alternatives to Fumigants in Strawberries
, Fumigants are a challenge in the strawberry industry and a study is going on that is looking at using other applications to get those benefits. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Almond Board: Pollinator Report and Honey Bees
In today’s Almond Update, we learn more about the White House Pollinator Report from Project Apis m. Executive Director Christi Heintz. Sabrina Hill reports. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Packages Disaster Protection with Loans
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, Oscar Gonzales, today announced that producers who apply for FSA farm loans also will be offered the opportunity …
Almond Update: Irrigation After Harvest
In today’s Almond Update, we hear why it’s important to keep almond orchards properly watered even after harvest. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Familiarizing Growers With Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Strawberry growers on the Central Coast got an update on drones and drone use. All Drone Solutions was at the Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to answer questions about the …
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Potential and Research
Experts are concerned about the potential damage the Polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) could have in California, and industry leaders teamed up to bring Israeli researchers to the United States …
Pruning the Focus of Third Avocado Seminar
The Avocado Growers Seminar Series is back, hitting three locations in California and bringing some clarity to pruning misinformation. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals …
New Market for Apple Production
The apple industry is nothing new to Sonoma County; however some growers are looking into a new unique apple market and are starting to grow varieties specifically for premium cider …