…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…
Canning Gifts Safely
…gifts. Canning Food Tips from Elizabeth Andress, Ph.D. of University of Georgia Extension on safe canning. Andress also reflects on canning in this video. Here is a guide to safe…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…cultural issues. Seminars are delivered by four partner universities: Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Fresno State and UC Davis. Fellows will participate in 56 seminar days, including…
Sorghum Production Nothing New to California
Courtesy: UCANR People don’t think of sorghum as a big California crop, but the plant has been in production in the state for quite some time. Sorghum Nothing New to…
Recipe Clutter
…can’t locate. Cathy Isom gives you ways to organize your recipes so you don’t clutter your kitchen. Recipe Clutter Learn more about Retired University of Illinois Extension Specialist Karen Chan….
Monitoring Key to Leaf Footed Bug Management
Courtesy: UCANR Sampling for leaf footed bug in almond orchards remains the key to successful management as populations need to be treated pretty quickly. Monitoring Key to Management Cooperative Extension…
Kitchen Clutter
…or dishes used for only special occasions. Cathy Isom has suggestions on reducing clutter in your kitchen. Kitchen Clutter Learn more about Retired University of Illinois Extension Specialist Karen Chan….
Managing Leaf Footed Bug in Winter
…in California as serious pests to the almond industry. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Kris Tollerup says the bug can overwinter in neighboring crops like citrus and pomegranates. Winter…
Finding Commonality of Drought Tolerance
The project looking at drought genes in sorghum is aiming to identify the commonality of drought tolerance in many plants. Commonality of Drought Tolerance The Kearney Agriculture Research and Extension…
Winterizing the Chicken Coop
Want your backyard poultry flocks healthy and laying eggs this winter? An Extension expert says you need to winterize the coop. Rod Bain reports. Winterizing the Chicken Coop…