…Checking in with some of the other crops around the state: Cotton boll opening is about a third complete. And so far this year, cotton condition is 85% good to…
California Agriculture Headlines
…the loads never arrived where they were supposed to be. The fraudulent drivers appeared legit, but instead, they were thieves. California’s cotton crop continues to progress nicely, although growers have…
Tighter Cotton Markets
The world and U.S. cotton markets are going to be considerably tighter this next marketing year. Gary Crawford has this report. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Heat Affecting California Crops
…varieties are stressed and regreening is becoming more common in Valencia oranges all because of the heat. Meanwhile, the cotton crop is benefiting from the heat and is progressing well,…
Will AF36 Work in Almonds?
The biopesticide AF36 is currently used in cotton and pistachios, but will it work in almonds as well? Sabrina Hill speaks with a researcher who is working to answer that…
Cotton Production Down
Cotton production is down across the board both globally and domestically, mainly due to weather challenges. Susan Carter has more. Click to open or download audio report…
Race 1 and Race 4 Fusarium are Different
…download audio report. Fusarium can cause serious damage to cotton and other crops around California. Growers deal with a few types of the fungus, classified as races, and Dr. Bob…
Dealing with Race 4 Fusarium
…Click to open or download audio report. UC Cotton Extension Specialist Dr. Bob Hutmacher spoke at the cotton field day in Western Fresno County this week. He said growers need…
Expert Advice on Race 4 Fusarium
UC Cotton Extension Specialist Dr. Bob Hutmacher talks to growers about Race 4 Fusarium. Hear his comments below. Comments on testing: Click to open or download audio report. Comments on…
AgNet West E-news: Water Problems for Growers; Grower Experience with No-Till Methods
This week’s issue of the the AgNet West E-news includes information on water problems for farmers, a cotton grower’s experience with no-till methods, and more. Want to hear more about…
Growers Should Watch for Over-Irrigation
…important for growers to be mindful not to over-irrigate. While speaking to cotton growers specifically, he said it’s important to replace what the crop has already used, without overdoing it….
Field Day for Cotton Growers
Several growers attended the Sustainable Cotton Project’s Herbicide Resistance Field Day. Sabrina Hill has more on what they learned and the program that organized the event. Click to open or…
Photos from Herbicide Resistance Field Day
Several growers attended the Sustainable Cotton Project’s Herbicide Resistance Field Day. View our photos below….
Grower Experience with No-Till Methods
…single-line 60s of cotton.” Guido says they’ve seen good results so far. “Really the first year of doing the no-till cotton last year was single line 60 inch cotton,” he…