Sunding Economist Dr. David Sunding of the University of California Berkeley has released a report that shows the EPA failed to provide the realistic explanation of the scope, cost and…
Less Fog Equals Poor Tree Health
A study published recently by researchers at UC Berkely showed a correlation between fewer foggy days and fruit tree health. Professor of Biometeorology David Baldocchi says along with warmer temperatures,…
Farm Leader Calls for Quick Negotiations on Drought Bills
…meld the two in ways that provide the swiftest, most effective relief possible.” Wenger praised Sen. Dianne Feinstein for her authorship of the Senate bill and Central Valley Reps. David…
Yield Doubled in Walnut Pruning Trial
Recent field trial results from a University of California Cooperative Extension walnut orchard showed little difference between headed and unheaded trees. UCCE Merced field advisor David Doll showed growers that…
USDA Announces First HLB Funding Allocations, Appointments to Citrus Disease Subcommittee
…reappointed each year. The following members have been appointed to a 3-year term to expire on September 30, 2016: David F. Howard, Vice President, Graves Brothers Company in Vero Beach,…
Drought Brings New Attention to Groundwater
…California.” During the workshop, Tim Quinn of the Association of California Water Agencies and David Orth of the Kings River Conservation District stressed that proposals for improved groundwater management are…
Join the University of California in a One-Day Science Project on May 8th
…to make sure everyone knows how to enjoy its benefits,” says Scott Oneto Cooperative Extension director of Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado and Tuolumne counties. Click here to view / print…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…and they say the latest limits on the product erode their ability to produce their crops. “Food costs are going to go up,” said David P. Souza, a sweet potato…
Farm Bureau Encourages House and Senate to Work Together on Water Legislation
…relief in California. “Both bills are critically important to advance, we applaud the work of our local Congressional Leaders, David Valadao, Devin Nunes, and Kevin McCarthy to quickly advance H.R.3964,…
CA Lawmakers Announce Drought Field Hearing
…to parched farms and cities. Rep. David G. Valadao (CA-21) stated,“California, especially the San Joaquin Valley has been suffering from drought conditions severely exacerbated by erroneous federal regulations for several…
Drought Leads to Early Removal of Almonds
…area will hold out. David Doll, a University of California pomology farm advisor in Merced County, said farm advisors generally recommend that if growers were planning to remove blocks of…
California Farm Bureau Supports Senate Bill to Address Water Crisis
…David Valadao, addressing critical water issues made more acute by the drought. “We hope the House and Senate can work together to craft a bipartisan solution that will both help…
California Firm Recalls Unwholesome Meat Products
…and members of the media who have questions about the recall can contact the plant’s Quality Control manager, Scott Parks, at (707) 762-6651. Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask…
Breeding Techniques Likely to Trump GM Technology in Produce
GM technology is all the buzz lately, but not so much in the produce sector. David Stark, Vice President of global trades partnerships with Monsanto explains why. CLICK HERE to…