Almond growers are familiar with May-sprays but properly timing those sprays is crucial for effective treatments.
Almond Board: Dormant Spur Sampling
In this week’s Almond Update, Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes discusses dormant spur sampling.
Hands-on Project Proving Beneficial to Bees
A program that started in Chico may be helping beekeepers reduce winter bee losses.
USDA Observes Kick Off of the International Year of Soils
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today begins its celebration of the International Year of Soils to highlight the importance of healthy soils for food security, ecosystem functions and resilient …
Six Cold Nights do Little Damage to Citrus Crop
Overnight low temperatures are forecasted to moderate tonight and gradually rise for the remainder of the week. Six nights of critically cold weather kept growers busy protecting California’s $2.4 billion …
Several Issues Creating Honey Bee Losses
A combination of issues are likely the reasons behind honey bee problems and colony collapse disorder.
Successful Peach Twig Borer Monitoring
Monitoring peach twig borer larva is key to timing your control sprays.
Almond Board: Almonds as Healthy Snacks
In this week’s Almond Update, we hear about the health benefits of almonds and get details on studies that shows how almonds can help you stay full longer.
Agri View: Hired Hands
Everett Griner talks about migrant farmworker complaints continuing in today’s Agri View. Hired Hands
Agri View: Nuts to You
Everett Griner talks about pecan crop looking good for 2014 in today’s Agri View. Nuts to You
Sampling Borer Larva Key to Management
Monitoring peach twig borer larva is key to timing your control sprays. Peach twig borer larva can be monitored even when they are burrowed inside the tree.
San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium Jan. 7
Grape growers from around California are invited to the annual San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium, coming up on January 7. Sabrina Hill has all the details on this year’s event.
Researchers Worried About Bee Keepers
Researchers are worried about bee keepers almost as much as the bees themselves. Research out of the University of Maryland is finding that the effort in keeping bee colonies alive …