“California cannot count on potential El Niño conditions to halt or reverse drought conditions. Historical weather data shows us that at best, there is a 50/50 chance of having a …
NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for More Crops
Navel orangeworm pressure continues to be high this year with the dry, warm temperatures and almond producers are not the only ones seeing this issue. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby …
Avocado Growers Getting Creative with Crops
At the avocado grower seminar series on the central coast, organizer and San Luis Obispo Cooperative Extension County Director Mary Bianchi wanted to bring in a wide variety of industry …
Warmer Winters Mean Less NOW Die-Off
Warmer winters are also contributing to the high navel orangeworm pressure that experts believe almond growers will see this year. As less moisture and higher, low-temperature thresholds continue from the …
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 ContentGut Health …
USDA Video: El Niño and Drought Relief
Brad Rippey, USDA Meteorologist explains how an early and strong El Niño could be sending rain to places that really need it. Rippey explains what is in store for California. Sponsored …
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 ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 31
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: Relief for the California drought? And …
Agri View: Weather
Everett Griner talks about science not able to change the weather in today’s Agri View. Weather Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More Than EverAugust …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 24
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, a new weight management tool, visitors …
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is partnering with Microsoft to launch the “Innovation Challenge,” a contest designed to explore how climate change will impact the United States’ food system …
Wet July Weather Brings El Nino Hope
Everyone in California, and the West for that matter, is hopeful for more rain, and most people understand that an El Nino weather event would bring just that for the …
USDA and NASA Expand Efforts in Space and on Earth
Cathy Isom tells us how the USDA and NASA are using satellites to better monitor soil moisture and detect wildfires. USDA, NASA & Wildfires Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: …
High Navel Orangeworm Pressure
Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer says almond producers in the northern part of the state are seeing early navel orangeworm activity. Sponsored ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics …