Sap sensors can be another tool for growers to make precision irrigation decisions in the field. Precision Farming with Sap Sensors The Center for Irrigation Technology hosted an educational workshop…
Early Walnut Harvesting
Like many other crops in California, harvest for walnuts started a little early this season. Early Walnut Harvesting Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins says some growers in Lake and…
New “Produce Innovation Award” for Growers Offers $10K and More to Winner
In a new effort to recognize growers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and potatoes whose innovative practices enhance the role of produce in creating better lives through improved yield or…
Schedule Set for 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Workshops
…Pistachio Growers, 9 River Park Place East, Suite 410, Fresno, CA 93720 SACRAMENTO COUNTY: November 5, 2014 (Wednesday) from 9:30 am to 11:30 am University of Phoenix, 2860 Gateway Oaks…
Many Possible Causes for Walnut Damage
Black, mushy walnut hulls are showing up in trees, and experts want growers to know what they are seeing. Causes for Walnut Damage University of California Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor…
California to Host Listening Session on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
…Federation (CFBF), California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA), California Grain & Feed Association (CGFA), and Western Growers Association (WGA). For more information about the FSMA listening sessions, including agenda and registration,…
Almond Board Announces Bee Management Practices
…educational documents to date to ensure that almond orchards are and remain a safe and healthy place for honey bees. The documents lay out simple, practical steps that almond growers…
Common Fire Blight Treatments Going Away
…no longer be available for growers next season. University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins says a collaboration with researchers and professors has received a second round of…
Fire Blight Spreading in Pears
…Pears Fire blight remains the top biological restriction for growing pears. According to Cooperative Extension Advisor Rachel Elkins, more growers around the world are having to cope with the disease….
USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
…product registration on genetically modified crops with the goal being to encourage effective resistance management while maintaining needed flexibility for growers. USDA recognizes that the problem of herbicide resistant weed…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…for beet leafhopper populations as well as host development. As the tomato harvest draws to completion, the program would like to ask growers to disk fallow fields with Russian thistle….
Nut Grower Conference This Month
Nut growers from around the state are invited to an exciting convention and trade show this month. Sabrina Hill has the details. Nut Grower Conference Nut growers from around the…
Tough Decision for Southern CA Alfalfa Growers
Some success is being had with a different varietal of alfalfa in managing leafhopper populations in southern California however there is a trade off. Growers Face Tough Decision Cooperative Extension…
California Certified Crop Adviser February 6, 2015 Exam Registration Period Open
…CCAs have expertise in Nutrient, Soil, Water, Crop and Pest Management. Growers interested in finding a CCA in their area can go the “Find a Professional” section of the International…