…with trees along the water providing both food and shade to young fish, Bonham said, noting the effort will mark a “decisive break from the obstacles of the past…There are…
2015 Spring Walnut Grafting Demonstration and Field Meeting to be held
…trees that were grafted last year and how they were pruned this winter and will have a chance to see how to prune walnut trees after three years of growth….
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…encourage actions that promote soil health, improve nutrient management, and conserve and enhance forest resources on private and public lands. In addition, USDA will redouble efforts to improve energy efficiency,…
Hungry Pest
…and trees this Spring. Hungry Pest Check the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service webpage to see if your state has a federal quarantine–or could make a good home–for…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in Hollister
…pest is of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB). All citrus and closely related species such as curry trees are susceptible hosts for both the insect…
False Huanglongbing Report in Central Valley
…It is critical residents do not bring citrus trees into the Central Valley from other California counties, or other states and countries. Doing so puts all citrus trees at risk…
Repairing the Tree Damage After the Winter Storms
If your trees didn’t weather the winter storms, Cathy Isom fills you in on what you can do repair the damage. Tree Repair…
Cotton Acreage May be Lowest Since the 1920s
…crop of the San Joaquin Valley, cotton had to compete with silage and alfalfa crops used primarily by dairies. High-value nut crops have taken a bite out of traditional row…
Eight Facts about Almonds, Agriculture and the Drought
…its shell and hull. Note that the water used to grow almond trees produces two crops. First, there’s the kernel, which is the nut we eat. Second, there are the…
Prevent Alternaria Before Rain
A late season rain like the one forecasted for California this week could cause nut growers problems with alternaria. But one expert says, there’s still time to treat. Sabrina Hill…
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…have steadily improved productivity and shifted to crops like fruits, nuts, and vegetables that generate more revenue and profit per unit of water. Adjusted for inflation, the value of farm…
Petal Fall Districts for Fresno County
Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, Les Wright, announced that 75 percent petal fall on the north side of citrus trees will have taken place at 1:00 a.m. April 7, 2015 in…
The Western View: We’re Not The Bad Guys
…jab at the nut industry. Now, Jon is a great comedian, but he’s from New York City. Why does he think he can tell Californians what to grow? Almonds are…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Approximately $23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research
…to fight citrus greening through CDRE. Examples of funded projects include a grant to the University of Florida to develop a bactericide that can be applied to infected citrus trees…