Climate change is creating two factors that are beneficial to pests. Pest Behaviors Changing Some researchers believe climate change is slowly transforming many aspects of farming and ranching. One of…
For Veterans Day – An Encore Presentation from the Growing California Video Series
In honor of Veterans Day tomorrow, CDFA presents an encore presentation of “From Service to Harvest,” a story from the Growing California video series of veterans turning to farming after…
Agri View: Help Needed
Everett Griner talks about drone use in farming is still struggling in today’s Agri View. Help Needed…
Resiliency Keeping Bee Industry Alive
The short life cycle of a bee allows the industry to bounce back from issues. Resiliency Keeping Bee Industry Alive Bees only live for about 4-6 weeks. CEO of the…
Almond Board Congratulates UC Davis Researchers on Water Conservation Award
…Almond Board has funded 79 irrigation research projects. That research has led to advances in farming methods including micro-irrigation and irrigation scheduling, among others. Over the past two decades, California…
Chemtura Talks Bee Health
Darrin Allred, Technical Services Rep with Chemtura AgroSolutions, tells us how the company is focusing on helping to protect the honey bee population. Darrin Allred – Chemtura…
Drought Causing Poor Bee Health
The drought is affecting bee health and the industry needs a healthy population to survive more pressing concerns. Drought Causing Poor Bee Health Bees make less of the important carbohydrate…
Farmers and Ranchers Encouraged to Make Their Voices Heard
…but supervises and conducts the farming operations of an entire farm may also be eligible to vote. Agricultural producers in each county submitted candidate nominations during the nomination period, which…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…ranchers in the Midwest improve the health of honey bees, which play an important role in crop production. “The future of America’s food supply depends on honey bees, and this…
AgNeTVideo: Darin Allred Talks about Honey Bee Awareness
Darin Allred,Technical Sales Representative at Chemtura Agrosolutions, discusses Honey Bee Awareness training at the CAPCA Conference and products available for producers to use to promote honey bee health….
AgNeTVideo: Danielle Veenstra on Honey Bee Management Practices
Danielle Veenstra with the Almond Board of California discusses Best Management Practices for honey bees during pollination….
Conference to Cover Maximizing Pollination
…at the 2014 South Valley Nut Conference about maximizing your pollination with bee friendly practices in this drought year. Qualls says standing water is important for bees and with efficient…
New Sap Sensor Installation
Sap sensors have been around for a while but an update to the mechanism makes it more favorable to growers. New Sap Sensor Installation At a recent irrigation workshop, Dynamax…
Precision Farming with Sap Sensors
Sap sensors can be another tool for growers to make precision irrigation decisions in the field. Precision Farming with Sap Sensors The Center for Irrigation Technology hosted an educational workshop…