…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…
The Western View: Water Wars Part 1
In this week’s Western View, Len Wilcox talks about the history of water wars in the West. Water Wars 1 Hear the Western View every Wednesday during Farm City Newsday….
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…
Post-Harvest Topics at Almond Field Day
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Dozens of growers showed up to the San Juaquin Sustainable Farming Projects’ almond field day in Los Banos this week. Growers heard from University of California…
Video Series Highlights Walnut Tree Techniques
The University of California Cooperative Extension has produced a video with important tools for walnut growers. Video Series Highlights Walnut Tree Techniques With help from many other industry professionals, Cooperative…
Leafhopper Management has Little Options
Courtesy: UCCE Leafhoppers are causing substantial loss in southern California alfalfa, and management practices are limited. Leafhopper Mangement has Little Options Southern California alfalfa growers deal with leafhoppers every year,…
Citrus Industry This Week: TAP Info; Psyllid Control Frustrations
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida features information for growers on the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) and a report from the Peace River region on psyllid control…
USDA Invests Nearly $118 Million to Support America’s Specialty Crop Producers
…projects that help support specialty crop growers, including locally grown fruits and vegetables, through research and programs to increase demand. In addition, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Support for America’s Specialty Crop Producers
…crop support for fruit and vegetable growers. The 2014 Farm Bill provided historic support to strengthen rural communities by supporting local and regional markets and improving access to fresh, healthy,…