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
…and CEO Richard Waycott told attendees at the California Association of Pest Control Advisers annual conference about its involvement with a University of California Davis Project. AgNet West has introduced…
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…
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected in Kern County
…they may have seen the pest are urged to call the Pest Hotline at 1-800-491- 1899. For more information on the Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing disease, visit: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/acp/ ….
Industry Leaders Headline CAPCA
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Pest control advisers around the state heard from various industry leaders during the morning general session at the California Association of Pest Control Adviser’s (CAPCA) 2015…
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…
CDFA Grants Help Growers Upgrade Irrigation Systems
…also pay off by encouraging farmers to devote their precious management time to learning as much as possible about irrigation and energy efficiency. “One of the good things about the…
Almond Board: What to Expect at Almond Conference
…include: • Horticulture, Replant, Variety and Rootstock Evaluations and Breeding • Irrigation and Water Management • Water and Air Quality • Pollination and Honey Bee Health • Life Cycle Assessment…
Governor Signs CFBF-Endorsed Bill to Streamline Groundwater Adjudication
…Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), a historic measure which regulated groundwater in California. At the time, adjudication was considered too complex to address as part of SGMA. “Streamlining the process for…
Almond Board: Fall Weed Management
It’s time to think about fall weed management, and the management plan for the upcoming season. Sabrina Hill talks with UC Weed Specialist, Brad Hanson. Almond Update for October 8…
California Ag Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…and conservation, and plant health and pest management. Selected through a competitive process, these projects include, but are not limited to: expanding opportunities for specialty crop producers, marketing orders, and…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…to sustain the supply of high quality lettuce in the face of changing technology and climate. The University of Florida will research management strategies for Laurel wilt, a lethal disease…
USDA Video: Using Moths To Control Crop Damage
USDA is looking at new ways to use moths to a control a crop damaging pest. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.aphis.usda.gov…