…how USDA is leading the effort to stop invasive pests from spreading and what researchers are finding while testing trellis systems with the new Sunpreme grape variety. Tune in to…
Mechanical Pruning of a New Raisin Variety at KARE
Before pruning After pruning Industry members got an opportunity to see two machines perform mechanical pruning in vineyards this week at the 2020 Grape Mechanical Pruning Field Demo that was…
Growing Your Own Edamame
…somewhere with cool summer nights or a short growing season, pick a variety to match your region’s conditions. Choosing the wrong type may leave you with a meager, disappointing harvest….
Four-Year Project to Address Grape Leafroll Associated Virus
A research project is underway looking to answer questions related to grape leafroll associated virus and its vector vine mealybug. The ‘Refinement and Implementation of an Areawide Program for Vineyard…
Tropical Plant that is Practically Pest Free
…third-largest source of carbohydrates in tropical areas. Cassava is relatively simple to grow and one plant gives you an extremely generous harvest because it keeps growing from the same plant….
Almond Matters: Developing a Vibrant Root System When Planting an Orchard
…root system,” said Field Market Development Specialist for Valent USA Todd Burkdoll. “You’re affecting the root system every time you harvest, every year. And if you’ve got a weak root…
Methods for Successful Plant Propagation
…This occurs naturally after flowering plants become pollinated. When seeds emerge, you’ll be able to harvest and plant them. For a number of plants, including vegetables, this is the only…
How to Grow Your Own Peanuts at Home
…location. Don’t wait too long either. If you wait too long to harvest your plants, they’ll sprout. To harvest, pull the entire plant from the ground. Dig around the soil a…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…Implementation of an Areawide Program for Vineyard Pathogens and their Insect Vectors,’ will last four years and is receiving strong support from the winegrape industry. The research will be done…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
…it is to harvest time when grapes are exposed to wildfire smoke. The effort to establish a standard for accurately measuring the effects of smoke on blocks of vineyards may…
Working Towards Continued Success of Equipment Replacement Programs
Preparation for a new crop after the harvest of a cotton field in Central California Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com The Western Agricultural Processors Association and the California Cotton Ginners…
Five New Disease Resistant Grape Varieties Available
…winemakers are telling us that these grapes stand alone; that they’re very high quality and they are very excited about growing them,” Walker noted. Support for the grape breeding research…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-26-19
…new climate reality for farmers, and details on the five new disease-resistant grape varieties that are now available. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Caring for Your Full-Grown Tomato Plants
…for Your Full-Grown Tomato Plants What started as a project months ago with just a container, some seeds, and potting soil is now becoming a full blown harvest. Your plants…