In this first of a two-part series, Cathy Isom looks into what’s causing major declines in honeybee populations and who is offering help. Bees part-1 Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Nurseries Using Labor Saving Drones
At the Produce Marketing Association’s Tech Knowledge Conference, Harvest Automation was displaying it’s potted-plant moving robot. The vehicle is about the size of a small suitcase and is loaded with …
Crop Insurance Compliance Deadline Looming
A new requirement for crop insurance recipients must be completed Monday, June 1. Farm Service Agency District Director Chris Keeler has the details on the compliance forms and the other …
New Lettuce Varieties Resistant to Disease
Cathy Isom tells us about the new lettuce varieties with increased disease resistance. New Lettuce Varieties Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Melon Variety Beneficial in Dry Years
A variety of cantaloupe is proving to be the best fit during these drought conditions, and a California company says this year’s crop looks to be the best yet. Sponsored …
Battling Food Safety Misinformation
Food safety experts say they are battling public misinformation problems like many others agriculture related groups. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt …
Almond Board: Hullsplit Strategic Deficit Irrigation
As we’re getting near the time of almond hullsplit, growers should be thinking about irrigation techniques, such as strategic deficit irrigation. Sabrina Hill has more. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Waiting for Natural Mite Defenses
Almond growers can save time and money by allowing natural defenses to take care of mite problems. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – …
Cover Crops Just One Option for Bee Forage
Many growers have concerns about adding cover crops for bee foraging, but the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants them to know there are other alternatives. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Orchard Assessment Project Looking at Bigger Picture
A cooperative project out of UC Davis is taking a different look at orchard assessments in relation to carbon footprints. UC Davis doctoral candidate Elias Marvinney has been working on …
Cantaloupe Production Expanding North
Over the last few years, cantaloupe production in California has changed and new areas of the state are starting to see melon production. Industry leaders say they got complacent and …
Trials Looking Into Rhodococcus Field Transfer
Researchers have identified a bacteria that causes bushy top syndrome in pistachios, and trials are looking into transfer possibilities of the bacteria in the field. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Proportion Deficit Irrigation in Almonds
Many almond growers in the state are looking at proportion deficit irrigation to get through another dry year and experts agree. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Important Insurance Change Deadline
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hitting as many field days as possible to spread the word about a big change in crop insurance policies. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …