…Tips for Flushing Drip Lines A recent workshop at the Center for Irrigation Technology showed growers some common mistakes they’re making when servicing drip lines. Education Manager Bill Green says…
California Prospective Plantings for 2015
…cotton in 2015, down 21 percent from the acreage seeded in 2014. In addition, growers were expecting to seed 110 thousand acres of American Pima cotton in 2015, down 29…
2015 Lake County Walnut Update to be Held
University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) invites growers and others involved in the North Coast walnut industry to attend the 2015 Lake County Walnut Update to be held Wednesday, April…
Kern County Agricultural Commissioner, Ruben J. Arroyo, Announces 75% Petal Fall
…there has been complete petal fall in the citrus grove. All citrus growers, pest control operators, and beekeepers are reminded that they must comply with the regulations covering bee protection….
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…water rights have also been drastically curtailed. As growers grapple with these historically dry conditions, the California Department of Food and Agriculture has provided $10 million in grants to help…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Agricultural Trade and Workforce Immigration Issues in San Diego
…the California Milk Advisory Board, Sunkist Growers, CCOF Certification Services, and the Wine Institute. Other invited speakers who will focus on workforce issues include representatives from Western Growers, Sierra Cascade…
Pump Add-on Can Save Money
…that number increases. A flow meter can warn operators as their metrics stray from that curve, alerting growers that something is wrong before they see a huge power bill spike….
Drought Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness
…Advisor Scott Stoddard talked to growers at a recent tomato meeting about weed management and the added challenges water complications have created. Stoddard noted that more and more growers are…
Determining Ant Species Before Treating
Almond growers that are seeing ants on their orchard floor need to determine the species of ant before treating. Some species are not worth the time and money involved in…
Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again
The Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) at Fresno State hosts an irrigation workshop series throughout the year. At a recent pump efficiency workshop, Education Manager Bill Green told growers that…
Sometimes Best Advice Comes from Records
…keep detailed field records can be a lifesaver in the future. At a recent almond meeting, Cooperative Extension Field Advisor Emily Symmes says they are there to help growers, but…
Major Weed Developing More Resistance
Experts are starting to see a major weed develop resistance to another standard herbicide. Major Weed Developing More Resistance Grape growers in Lodi last month got an update on weed…
Weed Resistance Numbers Increasing
…before and most growers know from experience in the field, weeds are developing pesticide resistance at an alarming rate. Cooperative Extension Specialist Mick Canevari says the numbers speak for themselves….
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
…quality, regionally adapted, propagative plant materials that are free of targeted plant pathogens and pests. This supports opportunities for international trade, while protecting American nurseries and growers. View the full…