…gift certificates. These can then be redeemed for merchandise that is handpicked by your gardening friend. Dennis Patton is a horticulture agent at Johnson County’s K-State Research and Extension Office….
Fresh Christmas Tree
…David Apsley of the Ohio State University Extension. In general, a fresh-cut tree should last through the holidays with good care — even one that’s decorated on Thanksgiving, said Apsley,…
Weather Can Predict Leaffooted Bug Pressure
Courtesy: UCANR Almond growers can use the degree of cold winter weather as a prediction for leaffooted bug pressure into next season. Weather Can Predict Pressure Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest…
El Nino Weather Good for Winter Sanitation
…Sanitation Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says wet weather can help winter sanitation in nut crops but those rains could make orchard accessibility tough. More About NOW…
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
…required and workshop location. SWEEP Application Workshops: KERN COUNTY December 1, 2015 (Tuesday) from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm University of California Cooperative Extension Kern County, 1031 S. Mt. Vernon…
Almond Board: Water Issues and Yield
As almond growers continue to work their way through limited water supplies, University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll says while yields will come back after limited irrigation…
Elderly Gifts-Part 2
…time and keep them sharp. Elderly Gifts-2 Learn more about Tamara Roberts, Associate Extension Professional Nutrition Specialist, and CO-CPD, Bates County, West Central Region and the University of Missouri Extension….
Senior Gifts-Part 1
…very bright this holiday season. Senior Gifts-1 Learn more about Tamara Roberts, Associate Extension Professional Nutrition Specialist, and CO-CPD, Bates County, West Central Region and the University of Missouri Extension….
Pruning Young Trees Around Wet Weather
…have plenty of time to work with,” says Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Franz Neiderholtzer. “If you prune right in front of rain, you have a significant risk of getting…
Pistachio Chilling Hours Worse Than Drought
…extremely light due to a combination of the extended drought and warmer winter weather. Cooperative Extension Pistachio and Citrus Farm Advisor Craig Kallsen says the latter was likely a much…
New Raisin Variety Being Tested in Central Valley
…reducing labor costs and drying expenses. USDA is having the Kearney Agriculture and Research Extension Center test the new variety. Center Director Jeff Dahlberg says they are excited about the…
No Economic Threshold for Big Pest
…Threshold Leaf footed bug hasn’t been much of a problem for almond growers until the last two years. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Kris Tollerup addressed the rise of…
New Orchard Challenges with Wet or Dry Weather
…of it. Cooperative Extension Pomology Nut Crop Advisor David Doll says there’s a fine line between too wet and too dry of conditions when growers are putting in new trees….
Sorghum Acreage Could Grow in California
Courtesy: UCANR Sorghum acreage might become more valuable for California producers as research is looking into the bioenergy aspects of the crop. Sorghum Acreage Could Grow Kearney Agriculture Research and…