The USDA agency in charge of the federal crop insurance system provides support and information on the regional, even local, level. Rod Bain reports. Ground Level Outreach as Part of…
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted the strong economic impact of the California almond sector this week as he met in Modesto with several almond leaders. Citing a UC Davis economic…
Leaching Programs Need to Start Earlier
Many experts believe almond leaching needs to happen earlier than in the past and this year may be the earliest yet. Programs Need to Start Earlier Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree…
The California Kitchen: Ground Chicken Albondigas Soup
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing ground chicken albondigas soup with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 12 oz. Ground Chicken 3 Cup Panko…
Guava Fruit Fly Eradicated from Long Beach Area of Los Angeles County
…8-10 feet off the ground on street trees and similar surfaces. Male fruit flies were attracted to the mixture and perished after consuming it. The most common pathway of entry…
CDFA Grants Help Growers Upgrade Irrigation Systems
…evapotranspiration data, sensors buried in the ground at each block radio back soil moisture data for every four inches to a depth of four feet. The combination of the two…
Almond Board: What to Expect at Almond Conference
The 2015 Almond Conference is coming up in just a couple of months. Almond Board program coordinator, industry relations, Rebecca Bailey, tells us what growers can expect. Almond Conference Preview…
Governor Signs CFBF-Endorsed Bill to Streamline Groundwater Adjudication
…Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), a historic measure which regulated groundwater in California. At the time, adjudication was considered too complex to address as part of SGMA. “Streamlining the process for…
Almond Board: Fall Weed Management
It’s time to think about fall weed management, and the management plan for the upcoming season. Sabrina Hill talks with UC Weed Specialist, Brad Hanson. Almond Update for October 8…
Hull Rot Practice Worth the Stress
Reducing the vigor of almond trees going into hull split will help control hull rot flare-ups; however that can be a hard pill to swallow for growers. Hull Rot Practice…
Winter Flooding Project To Test Almonds
Almonds are the next crop researchers will focus on to see if orchards can handle winter flooding that will help replenish underground aquifers. Winter Flooding Project To Test Almonds UC…
High Hull Rot in Almonds
Experts saw a lot of hull rot this season in almond orchards, an issue that always has the possibility of flaring up with spores everywhere in the environment. High Hull…
The California Kitchen: Chayote Calabacitas Southwestern Style Vegetables
…Bell Pepper 2 Minced Garlic Cloves 1 T Corn Oil 8oz Corn Kernels 1 LB Chayote Diced Small 2 Anaheim Chiles Roasted 1 t Ground Cumin Salt/Pepper To get the…
Almond Board: Details on Salinity Workshop at Almond Conference
…almonds will be one of the topics at the upcoming Almond Conference. Sabrina Hill has more on what to expect. Almond Update To register for the Almond Conference, visit Almondconference.com….