…need for water infrastructure improvements. Rice planting season is getting a late start with the rainy weather in April having pushed back the timeline. The comment window for the draft…
Disaster Recovery Package Requested for California Farmers
…lost precious topsoil, are covered in debris or were entirely washed away. Many growers will not have their fields ready to go for the traditional planting season and will need…
Rice Planting Gets Late Start with Wet Spring
Rice planting season is getting a late start with the rainy weather in April having pushed back the timeline. UC Cooperative Extension Rice Advisor, Whitney Brim-DeForest said growers are just…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Botrytis Outbreaks in Check
…like zinfandel, paired with elevated nitrogen levels and dense canopies, can promote botrytis outbreaks,” Rieser explained. “Late season infections become more severe when that relative humidity exceeds 92 percent, and…
Week in Review: Red Scale Season Late This Year & Basin Impacts of Storms
California red scale management approaches could be significantly different for citrus growers this year. Negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) continue…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Crops from Spider Mites
…“Signs of mite feeding include leaf stippling or webbing earlier in the summer, and growers can see mite eggs under the leaves as the season progresses.” Treating for spider mites…
‘Interesting to See’ How Wet Season Impacts Groundwater Basins
California’s wet water year could have some sizable implications when it comes to groundwater levels. Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, Mike Wade said it will take some…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-18-23
…wet season might impact groundwater basins, keeping an open line of communication with law enforcement helps to address ag crime, and the latest Agronomic Minute. Tune in to the show…
California Red Scale Populations Starting Slow This Season
California red scale management approaches could be significantly different for citrus growers this year. The cold and wet winter has had a notable impact on pest populations. Area Citrus IPM…
Almond Update: Irrigation Workshop Series Kicks Off in Orland
…how to take that data and turn it into bettering your irrigation scheduling. I think that’s the real value here. Something that can help growers today for this season.” The…
Agronomic Minute: Powdery Mildew Control in Vineyards
…require season-long maintenance because of the early season inoculum and secondary infections that proliferate throughout the summer. Depending on the weather conditions, secondary infection cycles can happen every five to…
Record-Breaking Snowpack Brings Additional Flood Risk
…San Joaquin Valley in particular is facing a severe flood risk. DWR’s State-Federal Flood Operations Center is supporting emergency response activities. The spring snowmelt season could bring significant challenges, as…
Poll Shows Voters Want Year-Round E15
…available at the pump throughout the summer driving season.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Poll Shows Voters Want Year-Round E15 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Application Tips to Protect Your Operation from Fire Ants
…fire ants are found, including citrus orchards and almond groves, pastures, fruit and nut tree groves. How Do I Apply for Optimal Results? Apply Extinguish Professional® Fire Ant Bait as needed,…