…from someone familiar with the identification of this pest,” said UC Cooperative Extension Entomologist Surendra Dara. “(They) found this, a live adult insect, in California on a tree.” The insect…
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross highlighted the importance of taking a more cooperative approach to address important issues in lieu of an ‘us-versus-them’ mentality between environmental…
Almond Board of California Announces 2020 Election
…cooperative handler member and alternate nominee will be selected through their cooperative association. The Almond Board of California is the organization that administers the Federal Marketing Order for almonds. The…
New Resistant Alfalfa Weevil Project Underway
…insecticide resistance. “Our project is looking at insecticide resistance in alfalfa weevils really across the western U.S.,” said Ian Grettenberger, Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist at UC Davis and one of…
California Snowpack ‘In Decent Shape’ According to Second 2020 Snow Survey
…different cooperators of the California Cooperative Snow Surveys program.” The second 2020 snow survey revealed a modest increase from a few weeks ago when the snow depth measured 33.5 inches….
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
…on challenges specific to organic farming,” UCANR Vice President, Glenda Humiston said in a news release. “UC Cooperative Extension advisors work directly with farmers throughout the state so new organic…
USDA Leads Efforts in International Year of Plant Health
…Plant Health: Look for and report unusual signs of pests or disease in trees and plants to your local Extension, State department of agriculture, or local State Office. Don’t move firewood. Instead, buy…
Mechanical Pruning of a New Raisin Variety at KARE
…held at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension (KARE) Center. The demonstration featured the performance of a Spagnolo SG Spur Pruner as well as the VMech 2220 Vineyard Mechanization Trailer. …
California Farm Bureau Welcomes New Rule on Navigable Waters
…generated only confusion and litigation,” Johansson said. “We hope the new rule will lead to a more cooperative approach that sees farmers and ranchers as partners in protection of natural…
Four-Year Project to Address Grape Leafroll Associated Virus
…“The central theme of this is trying to use the control tools that we know work to stop the spread of grape leafroll associated virus,” said Kent Daane, Cooperative Extension…
How to Build a Rain Garden in Your Yard
…to Wisconsin extension, so be prepared if you plan to tackle the project yourself. You can always rent an excavator to save yourself some work. The sides of the rain…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
…development of Plant Guides are a cooperative effort between the NRCS National Plant Data Team and the NRCS Plant Materials Program. Plant Materials Centers and specialists contributes many of the Plant Guides to…
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
…when compared to competitive programs. In a 2016 study conducted by University of California Extension, Rhyme fungicide was used in a drip irrigation protocol for the control of powdery mildew….
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been closely examining smoke damage in vineyards, following the significant wildfires in Northern California in recent years. A new study on the issue highlights…