The Agriculture Secretary is making his views known on both the idea of splitting nutrition programs from the “farm” bill and on the idea of simply extending the current extension….
Bacterial Spot in Almonds
…amber-colored. The University of California Cooperative Extension is having an almond field day this week, that will focus on bacterial spot. Growers will learn more ways to differentiate between bacterial…
Strawberry Mite Management Symposium
…Extension in Monterey County is hosting a half-day event which will include information from several experts. The event will be Thursday, June 27 at the UC Cooperative Extension Auditorium in…
Nitrogen and Almond Hull Rot
UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor and Director Brent Holtz spoke to almond growers this week on the topic of hull rot. Sabrina Hill has more on what he had to…
Irrigation and Almond Hull Rot
…are nearing hull split, University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor and Director Brent Holtz says growers should consider irrigation changes to reduce the risk of hull rot. Holtz said…
Almond Symposium Today
…Click to open or download audio report Almond growers and others in the industry are gathered in Kerman today for the UC Cooperative Extension’s first Central Valley almond symposium in…
Central Valley Almond Symposium
…time in two years, the UC Cooperative Extension in Fresno County will host an almond symposium tomorrow. “We had a North San Joaquin Valley symposium in Modesto this January and…
Preventing Navel Orangeworm in Almonds
…they should do now – about Navel Orangworm. And Dr. Gurreet Brar with the UC Cooperative Extension says it’s important to stay on top of the problem this year. He…
Dealing with Race 4 Fusarium
…Click to open or download audio report. UC Cotton Extension Specialist Dr. Bob Hutmacher spoke at the cotton field day in Western Fresno County this week. He said growers need…
Expert Advice on Race 4 Fusarium
UC Cotton Extension Specialist Dr. Bob Hutmacher talks to growers about Race 4 Fusarium. Hear his comments below. Comments on testing: Click to open or download audio report. Comments on…
Growers Should Watch for Over-Irrigation
…open or download audio report. UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor and water and soil specialist Dan Munk says it’s important for growers to be mindful not to over-irrigate. While speaking…
Field Days Coming Up
…Cooperative Extension Auditorium. Growers will learn about weed management in avocados, fertilizer injectors, and fertilizer formulations. You can find more information on all these field days on the UC calendar….
Northern California Field Day
…control. UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll is also on the schedule. He’ll talk to growers about the fertilizer needs of young almond trees. The field day is Wednesday…
Blue Diamond a Success In Exporting
The California almond farmers’ cooperative Blue Diamond has shown how growing export markets can greatly expand business. Rod Bain has more. Click to open or download audio report….