…a few instances of rain, wind, and hail towards the end of the bloom period, overall bloom conditions were favorable for growers. Temperatures were mild to warm with trees hitting…
Most Destructive and Deadly Tomato Diseases Not Very Common
…also cannot survive freezing temperatures without a host. Late blight is a fungal infection that causes irregularly shaped, water-soaked, slimy splotches all over your plant. It starts with the top-most…
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…
Health Bite: Easy Ways to Pack Protein Into Busy Diet
…that fit these criteria, and one of my personal favorites are ONE bars. Remember if it’s going in your vehicle, it needs to withstand some pretty hot temperatures, so avoid…
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…
Almond Matters: Preventing Mite Populations from Taking Hold
…overwintering females so that means they’ve got eggs and they will be laying those eggs. As the temperatures warm up those eggs will hatch and then you get the first…
How Public Investment in Ag Research Fills Gaps Left by Private Sector
…but public funding is essential for more holistic research efforts. “It also benefits because it provides research on minor crops that do not offer a large enough potential market to…
Cactus Pear Shows Potential as Climate Resilient Commercial Crop
…goal of the research has been to identify crops that will be more resilient to climate stress and determine their viability. “We look at a variety of different crops. Opuntia,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-21-21
…mites in almond orchards as the temperatures continue to warm up and why it’s important to bring both ag and tech professionals together for successful innovation. Tune in to the…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
…the outside world a connection to where their food comes from can be rewarding, even other farmers who are not familiar with specialty crops have the opportunity to learn. Holtermann…
What to Plant and More Importantly What Not to Plant Right Now
…What you shouldn’t plant just yet are tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and any vine or squash. Green bean seed probably won’t germinate in cooler soil temperatures, especially if your area hasn’t…