…the use of a web-based decision tool to determine NAP crop eligibility and estimate NAP fees, premiums, and payments. Registration: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=15790 WORKSHOP DATES AND LOCATIONS July 17 UC Cooperative Extension…
High Navel Orangeworm Pressure
Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer says almond producers in the northern part of the state are seeing early navel orangeworm activity. Niederholzer says this is likely because of the…
Overseas Biological Control Trial for ACP
…Biological Control for ACP Cooperative Extension Specialist Mark Hoddle has been participating in a study in Pakistan for a few years. Hoddle says getting the natural defenses that are familiar…
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
…California Association of Pest Control Advisor’s Sustainable and Organic Production seminar in Oxnard, growers saw lots of positive results from trials looking at using both chemicals and alternatives. Cooperative Extension…
Nitrogen Management Training for Growers
Some nitrogen management training and certification will become available for growers in the fall. Nitrogen Management Training Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dan Monk says they are looking to create a…
KCFB’s Young Farmers and Ranchers to host Farmers Market July 11, 2015
…adults, have spent the year growing their own vegetable gardens to make this Farmer’s Market an extension of their philosophy of giving back to the community. YF&R has partnered with…
Possible Change in Walnut Scale Management
The documented connection between walnut scale and botryosphaeria means growers might want to treat scale populations more aggressively. Walnut Scale Recommendations Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says studies have…
Pests Causing Plum Tree Damage
Advisors are seeing some severe damage to plum trees in northern California and a four-legged pest is the culprit. Spotting a Gopher Problem Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer says…
Pest Pressure Increase with Drip Irrigation
Gopher damage in northern California is higher this year and advisors say irrigation trends may be the cause. Irrigation Changing Practices Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer says some northern…
Neighboring Crops Increasing Cotton Pest Pressures
…growers at a recent field day about lygus populations and damage. The bug prefers crops that often surround cotton fields, and one of their favorites is alfalfa. Cooperative Extension Specialist…
Scale and Botryosphaeria Connection in Walnuts
…potential to see significant damage from Botryosphaeria fungi. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says research has shown that open wounds is the issue, and high scale populations can create…
Syndrome Causing Olive Tree Damage Overseas
…quick olive decline in Italy is causing widespread dieback, and the bacteria that causes the syndrome basically chokes out the tree. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says the deadly…
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1
…will again take advantage of this safety net program for 2016. USDA will continue outreach efforts, including partnering with cooperative extension services, to ensure dairy producers are fully informed about…
2015 Citrus Grower Seminar Series
The Citrus Research Board and University of California Cooperative Extension are inviting citrus growers to the free grower seminar series starting June 26. The series will be held in three…