There’s a new online strawberry tool developed by researchers in Florida and it can save California producers both time and money.
Agri View: Bad Weather
Everett Griner talks about bad weather of 2016 unusually hard on crops in today’s Agri View.
Extreme Weather Drives Change
The cons definitely outweigh the pros, but some good things come from extreme weather patterns like this drought and a lot of money has been devoted to it.
Forecasting Temperatures Easier Than Rain
Predicting precipitation in California can be a hard task. Forecasting temperatures for the state is much easier and climatologists say there is a clear warming trend.
Agri View: Vines Controlling Temperature
Everett Griner talks about how vines can be used to fight rising temperature in today’s Agri View.
Monitoring Anthracnose After Wet Spring
Almond orchards that saw a wet spring might need to start monitoring anthracnose pressure a little more closely, especially if they see the same weather next season.
NOW Pressure Looks Low in Almonds
The increased rain we saw this winter, compared to previous years, may help control NOW pressure in almonds this season. Advisors warn however that growers can’t get complacent.
Less Runoff Means More Salinity Management
An overall gradual decline in snowpack totals will mean the continued fight against salinity issues in both water quality and soils.
Snowpack Runoff Forecasts Drop Significantly
Snowpack runoff numbers have dropped significantly. Experts say that water is being absorbed more quickly, making up for four years of drought conditions.
Lack of Comparisons for Strong El Nino
Statewide, strong El Nino predictions didn’t live up to their forecast hype, but that was partly due to the lack of comparisons.
El Nino Officially Over
La Nina seems to be quickly taking over for the now departed El Nino. Gary Crawford has the story.
Perfect Storm Leaves California Prunes Short
It’ll be a little tough to find California prunes on the market this season as a perfect storm hit the crop during bloom.
Potential Impacts Of Western Heat Wave
Extreme temperatures in the Desert Southwest and rapid snow pack runoff and potential flooding are items to watch for as the Western heat waves continues for the next few days. Brad …
Water Briefing Clarifies ‘Wet’ Winter
A water briefing in the Central Valley gave attendees an outline of how the water situation looks in California and clarified that the winter wasn’t as wet as some reports.