…of barriers that California farmers highlighted as preventing them from integrating cover crops into their operation. Agronomic issues such as how to establish a cover crop in an orchard, or…
California Snowpack Roughly Half of Average Despite Driest February on Record
…the warm front that has moved into California over the past few weeks. “Luckily though our snowpack is sticking around. Even with the increased temperatures, the amount of water in…
Live, Adult Spotted Lanternfly Found in California
…are also of high preference. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has categorized the possible hosts to grapevines, fruit trees, and hardwoods. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45103-PFI4M What SLF Can Do to Hosts…
Growing the Golden Child of the Vegetable World
…blood sugar, too. The high amount of vitamin C also helps with immune function. There are many parsnip varieties, including the All American, a faster-maturing variety that matures in 95…
Late Season Cold Front Allows Central Valley Citrus to Remain Strong
…Creamer explained that the cold temperatures that came through recently weren’t too tough on growers. “The cold spell that kind of hit us last week and it’s still kind of…
Differences Between Peas and Beans
…produce when nighttime temperatures drop significantly. Peas, on the other hand, grow best in cooler temperatures. In the kitchen, there’s a marked difference between how beans and peas are handled….
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
…all,” said Mike Brown, co-chair of the NCPP. The planner award is presented annually to one conservation field staff member who demonstrates a high standard of conservation planning and implementation…
The Western View: CDFA: Helping Ag Grow
…the country by a huge, dry and barren desert as well as high mountain ranges. These natural barriers protect our crops from invasive predators. It’s a system that works pretty…
Candling Eggs and How to do it Right
…such as halted embryo development and late mortalities inside the shell. It also helps you determine the hatchability of shipped hatching eggs. Use a basic flashlight or an expensive, high-end…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…Valley submitted letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, ACT or SAT scores and must expect to graduate from high school during the 2019-2020 school year. The winners were recognized at…
Almond Matters: Being Prepared for a Flash Bloom
…Extended periods of warm temperatures could accelerate bloom and make it difficult for bees to effectively pollinate flowers. “If we do have high temperatures really come on quick and everything…
Consumer Research Shows Widespread Confusion About Contents of Plant-Based Fake Meat
…amounts of real meat; 37 percent of consumers who were shown a package of Lightlife’s “Gimme Lean”, which features the word “Beef” highlighted in a red box, said the product…
Preventing Ice Damage to Your Plants
…see the damage ice has done to your garden. It may seem inevitable, but ice damage is avoidable. The majority of it occurs when temperatures fluctuate and plants crack when…
Citrus Growers Weathering Freezing Temperatures
…the Central Valley, have been closely monitoring evening temperatures. The higher sugar content in the citrus, combined with the thicker rinds that have developed by this point in the season,…