…the state and of course a lot of talk was focused around the legal side of the sustainable groundwater management act. Fresno County Farm Bureau Board Member Daniel Hartwig says…
Almond Board: Groundwater Recharge Project
…potential of underground aquifers to increase water storage and available water supplies. At the same time, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, passed in fall 2014, will lead to the development…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Fresno State. Through dynamic seminars during an intensive 17-month program, fellows will study leadership theory, effective communication, motivation, critical and strategic thinking, change management, emotional intelligence and complex social and…
The Western View: Tulare Nut Conference
…issues ranging from water to disease management and everything in between. For more information about the show, visit West Coast Nut Grower’s website at wcngg.com. Remember the show is Friday,…
Monitoring Key to Leaf Footed Bug Management
Courtesy: UCANR Sampling for leaf footed bug in almond orchards remains the key to successful management as populations need to be treated pretty quickly. Monitoring Key to Management Cooperative Extension…
Ventilation for Dairy in a New Management Systems
…considering a group – housed/group – fed system for calves, look at mechanical ventilation for the barn as well. Rod Bain reports. Ventilation for Dairy in a New Management Systems…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…A Nitrogen Management Training Program for Growers Educational events will provide nitrogen management training to agricultural professionals who will then qualify to train growers. In the Central Valley, Regional Water…
Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward
The strawberry industry in California is continuing to research their water use and is always looking for best management practices. Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward California Strawberry Commission President Rick…
Managing Leaf Footed Bug in Winter
…in California as serious pests to the almond industry. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Kris Tollerup says the bug can overwinter in neighboring crops like citrus and pomegranates. Winter…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Meetings Set In Clovis, Easton and Kerman
How the new Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is to be implemented and what the law is all about will be explained at three early November meetings. To help growers and…
Almond Board of California: CEUs at 2015 Almond Conference
…and equipment transition. Recently released ABC dust best management practices will also be reviewed. Research Update: Pollination For more than 40 years, the Almond Board of California’s research programs have…
Industry Leaders Back Recharge Project
…best management practices. In its recent newsletter, the Almond Board of California says it is excited to explore the potential of California’s one million acres of almond orchards to recharge…
USDA Issues Safety-Net Payments to Farmers Facing Market Downturn
…for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding…
Guava Fruit Fly Eradicated from Long Beach Area of Los Angeles County
…Further information about this invasive species is available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pdep/target_pest_disease_profiles/guava_fruit_fly_profile. To achieve eradication, CDFA followed the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IMP) and utilized the “male attractant” technique. This…