…up growing fields out in the national forests. They pull water out of the streams and rivers in the high country, further reducing the amount of water available for legitimate…
High Navel Orangeworm Pressure
…early season due to the warmer temperatures. An early season means growers could see more generations of pests through the process and that’s especially the case with navel orangeworm. The…
President Obama’s Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
…of the Monument’s mountains and valleys across the Sacramento Valley to the High Sierra – this is a breathtaking area with so much to see and explore.” The proclamation allows…
Pest Pressure Increase with Drip Irrigation
Gopher damage in northern California is higher this year and advisors say irrigation trends may be the cause. Irrigation Changing Practices Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer says some northern…
Polluted Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Need Cleanup and Restoration Plans
…are due to mercury and other toxic metals in fish. High temperatures, sediment and toxic metals are found in many rivers and streams. Of its more than 200,000 river miles,…
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower HLB Estimates; Replanting ‘Loser’ Blocks
…River Packing Company President Larry Black about replacing “loser” blocks of citrus with high-density plantings. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click…
Scale and Botryosphaeria Connection in Walnuts
…potential to see significant damage from Botryosphaeria fungi. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says research has shown that open wounds is the issue, and high scale populations can create…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…be developed and implemented for medium and high-priority basins and sub-basins. Groundwater comprises more than 30 percent of California’s water supply in wet years and more than half of its…
California Angus Genomics Forum
…including use of high-density genomic profiles. Speakers will also discuss the expanding line of genomic products commercially available to cattlemen and how they can best be used in genetic selection….
July Fourth Cookout Costs Less This Year, Still Under $6 Per Person
…on the more processed items in the basket. Energy is an important component of the final price for these products. “As a nation, we continue to enjoy a consistent, high-quality…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…up to $50,000 for small-scale producers who often sell products locally; and over 13,000 high tunnels, low-cost covered structures that extend the growing season and make locally-grown products available later…
Pest Pressures at Midseason Cotton Update
…in Firebaugh. Cooperative Extension Specialist Bob Hutmacher talked to growers about the up and down season and increased pest pressures. Variable, Yet Good Looking Season Factors For High Pest Pressure…
Pruning Importance and Long-Term Goals
…at high-density farming, but that can be an expensive endeavor. Fabor said although there’s some hope with the new technique and its ability to produce more yield, he’s only seen…
RCC Joint Forward Plan Stakeholder Teleconference June 30th
…health and plant health programs in both countries, while maintaining the existing high level of protection in these areas. Under the RCC Joint Forward Plan, you have a critical role…