The California Range and Natural Resources Camp for high school students has moved online this year. On a typical year, students will receive a foundational understanding about natural resources and…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
…groups will highlight the value of increasing soil health and mitigating GHG emissions. A total of 39 applications had been submitted to CDFA, requesting nearly $6 million in funding support….
Several Factors Increasing Northern Pistachio Acreage, Including SGMA
…planting pistachios in the Sacramento Valley. It’s a nice tree crop to diversify into…If you have high boron conditions…and as we see acreage coming out of production in the Southern…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…adaptability, biomass yield and nutrition as livestock feed,” Bachie said. “My findings proved that they indeed adapt and produce high biomass and were nutritionally competent or better than many of the…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…Farmers Feeding Families Food Box Program video or on the image below to watch a highlight video of USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program in action across the United…
Steps to Take to Ripen Green Tomatoes
…to increase the chances that they will. Most tomatoes need temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit to finish ripening. But once the days begin to shorten and remain cool, you are…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…grateful to Leader McConnell and Senate Leadership for placing a high priority on bringing relief to America’s farmers and ranchers throughout this crisis. The additional $20 billion for agriculture in…
Important Tools You Will Need for Pruning Your Roses
…invest in a pair of high quality pruning shears with both blades curved. Some pruning shears have a special hand grip designed for left-handers. You may also need a pruning…
Citrus Industry Positive About Federal HLB Funding
…the federal revisions remain high. California Citrus Mutual President and CEO Casey Creamer said, of course, it was good news that Governor Gavin Newsom did not reduce the $5 million…
Avocado Production Using a Trellis System?
…looking forward to conducting some new research, which could include evaluating trellis systems in avocado production. Listen to the radio report below. The primary variety used in high density trellising…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…the Work Group with crafting a blueprint for moving forward after California prohibited the use of chlorpyrifos. “This report highlights current alternatives to chlorpyrifos, but it also underscores the need…
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
…Huanglongbing disease in the lab and the greenhouse setting.” Thus far in the research, the peptide appears to perform well even under conditions of significant heat. Warm temperatures have been…
Planting and Managing Cover Crops for Maximum Weed Suppression
…a high quality seed from a reputable source for cool season cereal grains, buckwheat, and soybeans. High quality pea, bell bean, cowpea, millet, and sorghum-sudangrass seed that is properly stored…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…and packing houses reaffirmed my interest in the field and gave me a foundation for my career,” Stuhr said. “Dr. Casey had high expectations of all his students so it…