…of having a wetter winter. Unfortunately, due to shifting climate patterns, we cannot even be that sure.” State Climatologist Michael Anderson. The current drought has resulted in observations of new,…
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. Sometimes ‘Best Tool’ Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Emeritus…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…change,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “In addition to building drought and climate resiliency on our farms, the solutions incentivized by these programs are practical and timely.” Incentive programs available…
Agri View: Weather
Everett Griner talks about science not able to change the weather in today’s Agri View. Weather…
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…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…have identified several key areas where changes in orchard management, technology and policy have helped the California almond industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. If these trends continue…
Regenis Application Wins Dairy Digester Grant in CA
…half-million MWh of clean energy from dairy waste. Financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters comes from the state’s cap-and-trade program for combating climate change. Through the Greenhouse Gas…
Stallman Announces Departure in January
…remains the most visible, influential voice in the nation’s capital for farmers and ranchers of all types, sizes and regions. “While the presidential gavel will change hands, what defines Farm…
Overseas Biological Control Trial for ACP
…to California’s climate was extremely important so they could adapt to the different areas citrus is grown in the state. He also said they used technology that revealed some interesting…
CDFA Funds 5 ‘Dairy Digester’ Projects in Central Valley
…gas emissions (GHGs) from dairy manure. Financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters comes from the state’s cap-and-trade program for combating climate change. Through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund,…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…a monthly basis and do not reflect final production estimates. Late summer and fall harvests may change these estimates considerably. The next production forecast will be issued August 12, 2015….
Possible Change in Walnut Scale Management
The documented connection between walnut scale and botryosphaeria means growers might want to treat scale populations more aggressively. Walnut Scale Recommendations Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says studies have…
Pest Pressure Increase with Drip Irrigation
…California plum producers are seeing high gopher damage this year. He says a change is irrigation efficiency has done away with some anti-gopher practices. Niederholzer says growers will need to…
Agri View: Still Unsure
Everett Griner talks about climate change issues in today’s Agri View. Still Unsure…