…in awards in support of laboratory and pilot scale research studies in the field of water desalination and purification. Through required cost shares of up to 75%, Reclamation’s funding will…
California Headlines: Gill’s Mealybug, California Grape Record, Honey Production
Sabrina Hill has today’s California agriculture headlines, which include pistachio growers attending a field day on Gill’s Mealybug, a new record for California table grapes, and California honey production. Click…
Almond Board: Almond Industry Supports Bee Health
…health and safety of those bees is important to the industry. He says at the field level, best management practices are very critical, and it all starts with a good…
Learn More about Turfgrass and Landscape
The UC Riverside Department of Agricultural Operations is having a Turfgrass & Landscape Research Field Day. It’s scheduled for next month – September 12, from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm…
Citrus Expo Exhibitor Set-up Day
The photos show the day began early in Ft. Myers at the Lee Civic Center with final preparation for the exhibitors to arrive and begin setting up. Cooking being done…
24th Annual “Arbor Essence” Event this Saturday
…event. The event includes a field day on this Saturday – August 17, at Balboa Park. For more on the event, click here. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
IREC Field Day
The Intermountain Research and Extension Center invites growers to its annual field day next week. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report Registration begins at 7:30…
DWR Announces Groundwater Assistance Grants
…activities. Funded projects include installation of monitoring wells, groundwater recharge investigations, data gathering and development or update of groundwater models, preparation of groundwater management plans, and other programs to assist…
Bacterial Spot in Almonds
There’s a new problem causing damage to almonds in the San Joaquin Valley this year, and almond growers have the opportunity to learn more about it at a field day…
Marijuana and California Agriculture: Part Three
Marijuana operations are not only found in the mountains or a the back yard of a residence. Many times, marijuana growers invade a legitimate farmer’s field, remove parts of the…
Sustainable/Organic Production Seminar
…ag industry are invited to a one-day seminar on sustainable and organic production in the Southern San Joaquin Valley. It will focus on sustainable and organic production of field crops,…
Spring and Winter Wheat Behind Schedule
Field work for both spring and winter wheat is behind schedule. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report…
UC Davis Weed Day Next Month
…of the many of weed-control field trials currently underway at the university, followed by demonstrations and discussions from staff and students about current research projects. Weed Day is July 11th….
Dealing with Race 4 Fusarium
Continuing our coverage of the Sustainable Cotton Project’s field day, we hear from a speaker with advice for growers on how to deal with some persistent problems. Sabrina Hill reports….