…we don’t know if we’re in year two of a two-year drought, or year two of a five to 10-year drought. So that is our big question mark when it…
Several Factors Contributing to Wider Adoption of Agtech Innovation
…this, that’s probably driving a lot of it. There are reasons to cut costs, increase your reliability and resilience and as well people don’t want to be left out.” Fennimore…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
…don’t have herbicides to control weedy rice, this would be a way to do it. Or again, we have a lot of herbicide-resistant weeds, specifically some of our watergrass species,…
California’s Positive Progress: A Sign to Keep Moving Forward in the Fight Against HLB
…technology and maintaining required manpower on the ground,” said Spyke in his letter to the CPDPC. “Don’t waiver when removing infected trees immediately to protect the remaining backyard and commercial…
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
…the California Irrigation Management Information System. Other growers have opted to install sensors in their own orchards to get more fine-tuned data. “Some people use both, some people don’t use…
Growing Matters: Communication Key for Growers and Beekeepers
…a perfect formula for every situation but there are a lot of avenues to keep the flow of communication open. “It’s challenging and I don’t have a silver bullet, so…
Growing Matters: BeSure About Applications by Following Labels
…can take to ensure pesticides don’t harm pollinators and other wildlife,” Valent USA Sustainability & Stewardship Manager Leslie Garcia said. One of the ways the industry can achieve this is…
Central Coast Water Board Approves Ag Order 4.0
…an RFP process,” Groot explained. “If we don’t have that in place right away then that causes some hesitancy on the part of the farm operators to determine which pathway…
Prop 65 Preliminary Injunction ‘A Big Victory’ for Business Community
…there for nuts or whatever being a potential source, they don’t have to do that now. At least until the final ruling is issued.” About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Filling Wet Soggy Spots with Beautiful Landscape
…of flowers and ornamental grasses that don’t mind a lot of moisture. And, these flowering plants can transform a previous problem area into a colorful focal point in your garden….
Officials Confident in Water Supply Management Without Drought Declaration
…an emergency declaration. “At the emergency services level the Governor has not declared a drought proclamation at this point in time. We don’t believe we need emergency powers at the…
A Few Tips and Tricks for Growing the Tastiest Tomatoes
…that has fully ripened on the vine. Whatever you do, just don’t put tomatoes in the fridge to ripen. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. A…
How to Help in the Fight Against Destructive Pest
…Ag Department officials. When returning from international travel, declare all agricultural items, including soil, to U. S. Customs and Border Protection so they can ensure your items arrive pest-free. Don’t…
Common Diseases to Watch for When Growing Asparagus
…through infected air, soil, and seeds. Asparagus is also prone to Purple Spot disease during particularly wet or windy weather. The good news is that the spots don’t affect the…