Available flower seeds for almond growers to help with pollination are designed for low maintenance. Flowers Take Little Resources With water being a concern for growers, some don’t want to…
Foothills See Highest Leafhopper Populations
Beet leafhopper migration means tomato growers near foothills will see the brunt of leafhopper populations. Foothills See Highest Populations Researchers say growers around foothill locations have a higher chance of…
Easy Way to Aid Bees
…flower seeds for almond growers to plant in their fields. CEO of the Pollination Connection Denise Qualls says flowers like these are a huge help at the beginning of pollination….
Nat’l Watermelon Promotion Board at PMA Fresh Summit is A HIT!
…growers worldwide these days. The National Watermelon Promotion Board is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. Florida is a major state for watermelon production, as are other deep southeast states and California…
Almond Board: Importance of Fall Monitoring
The harvest may be over, but almond growers still need to head out to the orchard for another check for pests. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update: Fall orchard management…
Less Puddles Mean Less Pollination
…bees to stay hydrated and make honey. CEO of the Pollination Connection Denise Qualls says there are easy ways for growers to help bees stay as healthy as possible during…
County Rules Help to Reduce Theft of Walnuts
…days later. But that practice is slowly changing, as more growers pick up the walnuts the same day rather than leaving them overnight. That is one of the best management…
Precision Mapping with GPS
SprinklerMaps is a new program that will allow growers to log all their irrigation information online using Google maps. The software works with the popular online mapping tool and users…
Almond Board Congratulates UC Davis Researchers on Water Conservation Award
…almond growers have reduced the amount of water they use per pound of almonds by 33 percent.[1] Today more than 70 percent of almond orchards surveyed under the Almond Board’s…
Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems
Even with an average crop this season, pistachio growers in the central valley are seeing some effects of less chilling hours. Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems At the South…
Water Quality Contributing to Salinity
Soil salinity is a major concern for almond growers, and the lack of quality water could be exaggerating the problem. Water Quality Contributing to Salinity University of California Cooperative Extension…
Pollination Declines Due to Drought
Drought effects for almond growers include more than just finding water for trees. Pollination Declines Due to Drought The drought is also affecting bees and honey production. Denise Qualls of…
Low-VOC Options for New Regulations in 2015
California growers face new regulations in 2015, requiring the use of volatile organic compounds with a low emission rate during much of the year. Sabrina Hill talks with a representative…
Western View: Water Uses
Hear about water uses and the complex battle for water in this week’s Western View. Western View: Water Uses Hear the Western View every Wednesday during Farm City Newsday. To…