…“They’re already using cover crops, they have already got an integrated pest management plan, or they are already doing a nutrient management plan or irrigation water management. So, what it’s…
Fictitious Pickups Strike Again for California Nut Crops
…to light. From a theft summit in 2016, WAPA developed a checklist for any operation to use when drivers are coming to pick up loads of crops. The list includes…
Common Diseases that Can Dampen Your Summer Tomato Crops
…using row covers to raise night temperatures. Listen to Cathy Isom’s report below. Common Diseases that can Dampen Your Summer Tomato Crops Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire…
Working Together: Relieving Pressure on Increasing Complexity of Research
…industry. CWB Research Director Joe Grant said advisors are covering more ground and crops these days and can be spread pretty thin. He noted with continuing regulation changes that limit…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-01-20
…walnuts, food preservation techniques available online from UCCE, and looking at grazing cover crops in organic systems. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Tree Nut Industry Provides Funding for more UCCE Researchers
…and the generous funding to generate science-based knowledge to apply on California farms.” The funding support provided by the tree nut industry groups will cover the annual salaries and benefits…
Plants that Thrive in Your Garden, No Matter What
…are drought and insect resistant and offer a wide range of colors and bi-colors. Epimediums, also called barrenwort, is one of the best shade perennials that provides a ground cover…
FDA Associates 2019 E. Coli Outbreaks With Cattle Operations
…of E. coli. According to the FDA, “these key findings reinforce our concern about the possible impacts of nearby and adjacent land use on the safety of leafy green crops…
Ways to Help Against the Battle of the Weeds in Your Garden
…simple, chemical-free way to get rid of weeds naturally, try boiling water. Or, try planting cover crops to reduce weeds. Ways to Help Against the Battle of the Weeds in…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
…an excellent material for grape growers looking to address issues of powdery mildew and botrytis. “We’ve looked at different rates, different timings, different adjuvants, different crops, and every single scenario…
NRCS Partnership to Enhance San Joaquin Valley Water Efficiency
…producers. “That can be things like soil, it can be things like cover cropping, it can be things like flooding farm fields. All of those practices are things that are…
The Western View: It’s Time To Open For Business
…and the state is making draconian cuts to help cover the loss. We simply can’t afford to stay shut down. People have to work. Businesses need to provide their goods…
New SECURE Rule Updates Biotech Regulations
…rule has reportedly eliminated outdated processes in the regulatory system to allow for more efficient development of biotech crops. “USDA is implementing the first significant update to our plant biotechnology…
Growing Matters: Knowing Your Surroundings When Applying Product
…the label directions and protecting crops, pollinators, and the environment. Listen to Joseph’s full interview. This was a message from the BeSure campaign brought to you by the Growing Matters…