Almond growers in the northern part of the state are noticing some abnormal cankers up high in their trees and experts say it’s a new phase of band canker they …
Drought Weather Increasing NOW Pressure
The early season isn’t the only reason Navel orangeworm pressure is expected to be high this year as the lack of winter moisture is fueling fast growth. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Checking Soil Profiles Sometimes ‘Best Tool’
Soil profiles can change over time. Advisors are seeing some weak areas in northern California orchards and checking your soil profiles first. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Wide Range of Hosts for Bagrada Bug
The bagrada bug has spread across California, and the wide range of hosts for the bug is concerning to a lot of the state’s producers. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Almond Board: Managing Rain During Harvest
There’s a possibility of rain toward the end of almond harvest season, and growers will need to manage things accordingly. Sabrina Hill has more in this week’s Almond Update. Sponsored …
Some Wineries Paying for Sustainability
Sustainable wine grape groups are looking for a way to make certified sustainable grapes more profitable for growers, and some wineries are already acknowledging the trend. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock …
Nut Tree Yellowing in Northern California
Growers are seeing some abnormal yellowing and lack of growth on nut trees in northern California and the problem could be in the soil. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
High Orangeworm Pressure Expected
An early almond season means potentially high and early navel orangeworm activity, and experts are seeing just that in northern California. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Common Insect Impacting Wasp Effectiveness
Researchers faced a problem with an insect that every grower has in their groves during a trial looking at biological control of the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk …
Promising Trends for Valley Wine Grapes
Although the low-end wine market is in a down cycle, there are some promising trends for Central California grape prices. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Tamarixia Wasp Populations Doing Well
Most citrus growers know what tamarixia wasps are and what they do, but how is the project doing since the insects’ release? Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those …
Proving Sustainability Sometimes Just Paperwork
Sustainable farming is a popular term in California and is widely looked at as a good thing. Wine industry leaders say a lot of growers are already operating this way. …
Farm Bureau Convention Planned for Orlando
What to expect at the 2016 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention and IDEAg trade show – and when you can begin registration. Farm Bureau Convention The 2016 convention keynote speaker …
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options for fruit and nut producers. The Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and the Actual …