The documented connection between walnut scale and botryosphaeria means growers might want to treat scale populations more aggressively.
Pests Causing Plum Tree Damage
Advisors are seeing some severe damage to plum trees in northern California and a four-legged pest is the culprit.
Pest Pressure Increase with Drip Irrigation
Gopher damage in northern California is higher this year and advisors say irrigation trends may be the cause.
Halloween Pumpkin Planting
Too early to think about Halloween? Think again, especially if you grow your own pumpkin. Cathy Isom has some tips on when you should think about planting pumpkins so they’re …
Disappearing Fruit
Cathy Isom fills us in on why a popular 4th of July fruit may be hard to find in our grocery stores after the holiday. Disappearing Fruit
Invisible ‘Barcode’ Helping Traceability
Some technology in the agriculture industry is looking at an old problem in the food supply chain. Food safety and traceability has always been a heavily debated topic, but as …
Syndrome Causing Olive Tree Damage Overseas
A bacteria in Italy is causing some problems in olive orchards, but the subspecies strain has yet to be seen in the United States.
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
Today, the Almond Board of California (ABC) announced a $2.5 million dollar commitment to independent, third-‐party research into next-‐generation farming practices. The funding is part of an ongoing effort by …
Almond Board: New Regulations for Growers Using Chlorpyrifos
In today’s Almond Update, we hear about new regulations for California growers of any crop who use chlorpyrifos. Sabrina Hill has more.
2015 Citrus Grower Seminar Series
The Citrus Research Board and University of California Cooperative Extension are inviting citrus growers to the free grower seminar series starting June 26.
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new report on discoveries by USDA researchers that have led to new patents and inventions with the potential for commercial application and potential …
Microbiomes Changing Food Safety Monitoring
Most people wouldn’t believe it if you said that IBM was linked to food security, yet that statement is absolutely true. Business development executive in IP and Licensing Research, Gary …
Pruning Importance and Long-Term Goals
Many growers had questions and concerns about pruning in general at a recent avocado meeting. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Ben Fabor reminded growers throughout the state about the importance of …
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Fresno Raisin Grower
A major U.S. Supreme Court decision about the raisin industry could lead to changes for growers. Sabrina Hill has more.