As California growers consider which crops present the most opportunity for success, the citrus industry is no different. Shifting consumer trends have helped dictate which varieties of citrus are most…
Natural Ways to Keep Some Bothersome Bugs at Bay
Some natural ways to keep some bothersome bugs at bay. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Instead of spraying the whole yard with toxic pesticides in order to enjoy…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…single reduction and the reason is very clear. Fumigants fall in that category…there are no alternatives to fumigants. So how can we switch?” A lack of fumigant alternatives presents two…
As ACP Populations Persist, California Citrus Program Pushes Forward with Growers in Mind
…to 250-meters to increase completion times and reduce costs. “While we may continue to see ACP populations rise and fall over the next several years, as a state we need…
Water Funding in Latest Budget Proposal: ‘Band-Aids at Best’
…coming years. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom noted that funding allotments fall short of addressing the overall water issue in California. “There’s nothing that’s…
Natural Pest Traps to Help Rid Unwanted Pests in an Organic Garden
…of pesky ants, flies, gnats, and other insects without having to worry about chemicals harming your plants. For fruit flies, you can use a clear plastic bottle to hold a…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…will bring CDFA funding to a total of $926 million over two years. Investments fall into the categories of healthy, resilient and equitable food systems, climate-smart agriculture for sustainability and…
Tomato Plant Disease that Can Stick Around for Years
…plants, but it causes bulls-eye-shaped brown shaped spots on the lower leaves of the plant. The surrounding tissues turn yellow, and eventually, the infected leaves fall off of the plant….
Almond Matters: Lack of Rain Affecting Preemergent Efficacy
…Todd Burkdoll indicated that at least a quarter-inch to a half-inch of rainfall is ideal for activating preemergents in the soil. Many of the few rain events California received were…
Common Tomato Plant Disease to Watch for in the Garden
…tomato diseases. Fungal, viral, and bacterial issues can wipe out entire crops and gardens in a short period if left unchecked, so you need to know how to spot these…
UC SAREP Reinstates Grant Program with $77,000 in Awards
…variety of pilot projects from higher learning institutions and other organizations. Grant recipients include Fresno State, for a project to evaluate cover crops in table grapes and the effects on…
Week in Review: Is A Statewide Drought Declaration the Answer? Moving Toward Carbon Market Clarity
…dry conditions have resulted in a decline in the acreage of several crops due to significantly reduced water availability. Assembly Bill 350 seeks to help farmers and ranchers navigate the…
Fight Post-Bloom Disease with PH-D® Fungicide
…weather can jump-start all kinds of diseases in almond crops,” says Joe Vassios, Technical Service Lead, Specialty Crops for UPL. “To nip these diseases in the bud, it’s important for…
California Farm Water Coalition Details How Water Cuts Are Affecting Ag
The California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC) has detailed how limited water supplies are affecting agricultural production. Dry conditions in California have resulted in a decline in acreage of several crops…