…looking for shade-dwellers or sun-lovers. Scaevola are pretty blue-purple, fan-shape flowers that look like they would be high maintenance, but the truth is they love hanging out in baskets or…
UCR Partnership to Bring New Avocados to Market
…varieties that have the ability to thrive in various growing conditions, while producing optimal yields and high-quality fruit. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
FFA Celebrates 2020 Graduates Through Forever Blue Network
…celebrate the newest FFA alumni members, through the Grad2020 group. It was designed as a way to recognize this year’s high school and college seniors. Graduates can share personal stories…
NIFA Grant Helps UCR Develop Agricultural Technology
…of artificial intelligence (AI) in the agricultural sector to help efficiently address farming issues. “In an effort to help American farmers produce nutritious, high-quality products in a way that conserves…
Potential Cap-and-Trade Overhaul Would Be Costly for Agriculture
…generally raise around $600 million, with some of the money being used on projects that have a tenuous connection to achieving emission reductions such as the high-speed rail project. “The…
COVID-19 Safety Measures Complicate Heat Illness Prevention
…for monitoring workers to ensure their safety. “When we start to hit temperatures of 95 degrees or more, supervisors should only be observing 20 or less employees and also enacting…
Poisonous Plants in the Home
…the berries, fever, and rash. Since ivy tends to trail, set it somewhere high off the ground, out of reach of children and pets. Oleander is a popular herb. It…
You Should Keep a Garden Journal
…record temperatures, plant lists, and planting times. Whether it’s a plain old binder filled with hole punched paper or an app on your smart phone, got with works best for…
Almond Matters: Controlling Mites with Early Grower Action
…can grow extremely quickly as temperatures begin to heat up. Larger operations in particular will want to pay close attention to any mite issues that may need to be addressed….
Common Diseases that Can Dampen Your Summer Tomato Crops
…it diminishes the number and quality of fruits. Blossom drop is another. It’s a disease that is brought on by extreme temperatures. Blossom drop occurs when temperatures rise above 85°F…
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…college. Four-Year University Scholarship Recipients / $8,000 each Angeli Aquino, Calistoga, Calistoga High School Melissa Castillo, Livermore, Livermore High School Alexandria Ramirez, Hollister, San Benito High School Two-Year Community College…
Week in Review: Preparing for Triple-Digit Heat and Remote Auditing Leafy Greens
Triple-digit temperatures have arrived in California, highlighting the importance of agricultural operations having their heat illness prevention protocols implemented. Lawmakers and industry members have voiced concerns related to the Farmers…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
…The addition of three more foresters comes at a critical time with California wildfire season picking up as temperatures rise. Wildfire smoke continues to be a significant concern for the…
Heat Illness Prevention Critical During First Triple-Digit Heatwave
…Blattler explained that the high temperatures are no surprise to the industry, but this year there is an added layer of safety protocols that will need to be navigated. “It’s…