…later this month. It is expected the drought has decreased some crops for the 2014 crop year, which would keep Tulare County secure in its top spot. However, Fresno County…
Avocado Growers Getting Creative with Crops
…professionals to start a healthy discussion. One of the panel members told growers about some new farming practices that are bringing in some extra income. Growers Getting Creative with Crops…
Bed Bugs – Part 2
…Bugs In today’s segment on bed bugs, Cathy Isom has information on the four-legged approach experts are using to deal with a pesky insect infestation. Bed Bugs – part 2…
Importance of Potassium for Healthy Plants
…healthy crops. Potassium for Healthy Plants Compass Minerals Agronomist Mark Davis reminded crop managers the importance of proper fertility practices. Efficient irrigation has complicated the potassium issues, especially in crops…
Bed Bugs – Part 1
…bed bug life cycle In the first of this series, Cathy Isom tells us what experts say is to blame for the return of this pesky insect. Bed Bugs-part 1…
Warmer Winters Mean Less NOW Die-Off
…in the Sacramento Valley challenging. Symmes says in a nutshell, the pest is starting earlier, with more populations and growing faster through the season, meaning more generations of the bug….
Wide Range of Hosts for Bagrada Bug
…says the concern is the amount of crops the bug is known to feed on. Dara says these bugs move in large bunches, and it’s possible they will try plants…
Agri View: Bugged Out
Brown Marmarated Stink Bug Everett Griner talks about the southwest insect threat is widespread in today’s Agri View. Bugged Out…
Preparing For Another Bird Flu Problem This Fall
Cathy Isom tells us how government officials and the poultry industry are preparing for another bird flu problem this fall. Preparing for bird flu…
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
…farm production surveys, and more recently from satellite imagery and remote sensors that can provide information on the health of crops around the country,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Through…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…purchased to supplement an underlying crop insurance policy. It covers a portion of losses not covered by the same crop’s underlying policy. USDA’s Risk Management Agency, which administers the federal…
Wet July Weather Brings El Nino Hope
…strong El Nino event matriculates this fall? Gary Crawford talked with United States Department of Agriculture Meteorologist Brad Rippey about what a super El Nino could mean for the West….
Water Saving Fall and Winter Gardening Workshop Hosted By UC Master Gardeners in Lake County
Want to start a water saving vegetable garden? Try Fall and Winter Gardening. It is the natural growing Season in Lake County! Water Saving Fall and Winter Gardening Workshop hosted…
Bagrada Bug Raising Some Concerns
Courtesy : Surendra Dara A fairly new bug to California is causing some concerns with fruit and vegetable producers as it spreads across the state. The Bagrada bug is still…