Advisors want growers to be aware of the different challenges they will face when dealing with navel orangeworm based on their location in the state.
Mating Disruption Showing Results on Orangeworm
Researchers are seeing positive results from mating disruption technology when managing navel orangeworm.
Almond Board: Spray During Optimal Times
For today’s almond update, Bob Curtis, associate director for Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California, discusses spraying for certain pests during the optimal time.
28th Small Farm Conference in San Diego
Showing small operations how to make farming successful is the focus of the California Small Farm Conference. Every year growers come to the conference to seek out marketing strategies, beginning …
Almond Board Nitrogen Budgeting Video
It’s important to provide the right nutrients in almond orchards to optimize yields. Nitrogen is one of the most important nutrients applied, and has a very high use efficiency. Properly …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review March 6
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, healthy eating at schools, organic egg …
Agri View: New Crop Possibilities
Everett Griner talks about avocados attracting attention in today’s Agri View. New Crop Possibilities
Almond Board: Continue to Consider Bee Health
In today’s Almond Update, Danielle Veenstra discusses how growers can continue to consider bee health even after bloom.
USDA to Survey Farmers’ Planting Intentions for 2015
What is on the horizon for U.S. farmers in 2015 as they finalize plans for planting this spring? The March Agricultural Survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National …
Port Backup Creating Opportunities for Thieves
The ripple effect of the port shutdown and shipment backup is being seen across the state and is creating opportunities for thieves.
USDA Designates Imperial County in California as a Primary Natural Disaster Area with Assistance to Producers in Arizona
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Imperial County in California as a primary natural disaster area due to damages and losses caused by a recent drought. “Our hearts …
California Ag Day is Coming! Mark Your Calendars!
California Ag Day is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 on the west steps of the State Capitol. Join CDFA and our partners, California Women for Agriculture and the California Foundation …
Agriphar Products for Citrus and Almonds
Chris Wooley, North America Marketing Director with Agriphar Crop Solutions, discusses two products for California crops – one that fights Asian citrus psyllid in citrus, and one that fights pests …
Secretary Vilsack and Former Agriculture Secretaries Veneman and Glickman Announce Bipartisan Efforts to Expand Trade
Bipartisan Group Urging Passage of Trade Legislation Critical to Agriculture Economy Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and former U.S. Secretaries of Agriculture Ann Veneman (George W. Bush Administration) and Dan Glickman …