…The experts will discuss topics like nitrate and groundwater management, the potential for producing biofuel from California crops, and the adoption of new conservation systems. For the complete schedule, click…
Almond Board: Winter Sanitation for NOW Control
…more navel orangeworm pressure due to nearby pistachio crops. But Almond Board Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs, Bob Curtis says it doesn’t stop with getting the mummies off the tree….
Rice Maintains Price
While prices for many crops have nosedived recently, one crop has maintained its price and actually increased it. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Weekly Crop Progress for 12-26-13
…the damage. Nut crops: Harvested almond, walnut and pistachio orchards were pruned, irrigated, and fertilized. Cold temperatures benefitted the nut trees by helping them go dormant. Tree removals were ongoing…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
…projects to fill gaps in nitrogen management information for specific crops grown in the San Joaquin Valley, including corn, pima cotton, processing tomatoes, walnuts, and citrus. In addition, FREP is…
Little Damage for Citrus Crops
California citrus crops may have made it through the bad weather. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Scientists Working on Problems of Christmas Tree Growers
Scientists are always working on ways to improve farm crops, and that includes farm raised Christmas trees. Here is USDA’s Gary Crawford with Dr. John Frampton and guest, Godzilla. Click…
Early Citrus Damage Reports
…caused by last week’s freezing temperatures. The near-record low temperatures were a major threat to the state’s citrus crop, which at the time of the freeze was still about 80…
Citrus Producers Protect Crops from Cold
California is expecting to get a wave of freezing cold temperatures in the coming days, sending citrus producers into action to protect their crops. Susan Carter reports. Click to open…
Weather Watch for Citrus Growers
…lows between 32 and 29 degrees from Thursday to Saturday. Out in the country where the citrus groves are located, it could dip even lower. If the temperatures stay that…
Support Agriculture while Buying Gifts
…also keep in mind that agriculture is more than things to eat. Look for material made from California cotton and other crafty items made from crops grown here in California….
Progress in Seed Science for Vegetable Industry
For most crops it all starts with a seed, but seed science isn’t as simple as some may think. That’s especially true when it comes to the many vegetable varieties…
Don’t Skip Proper Diagnostics for Plant Diseases
…growers were caught up on the latest diseases and problems in many fruit and vegetable crops. But they also heard about the importance of proper diagnosis. UC Cooperative Extension Plant…
BASF Rep Talks Practicing BMPs on Weed Control
Sabrina Hill has a report with BASF product manager Doug Haller about the importance of BMPs on weed control in tree nut and vine crops. Click to Open or Download…