…Taylor Hillman talked with USDA’s Business & Cooperative Program Director, and California Small Farm Conference President, Karen Rich-Firestein about what the conference offers, what the goal of their organization is…
Methods of Composting
Craig Cogger of Washington State University Extension explains the primary methods to prepare compost materials for backyard gardens and larger farms. Methods of Composting…
Weed Resistance Developing Faster than Research
…recommending that farmers concentrate on rotating products to keep weeds from developing resistance. Cooperative Extension Specialist Mick Canevari says resistance development is happening faster than research can keep up with….
Tomatoes on Drip Might Need Added Potassium
…tomato crops that are being irrigated with drip lines. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Gene Miyao says growers should be monitoring potassium levels and be prepared to supply it if needed….
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…today that a one-time extension will be provided to producers for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss…
Added Benefit to Timed Walnut Scale Treatments
…recent walnut expo, Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dr. Dani Lightle told growers that research is showing a concerning connection between pests and diseases. Lightle says monitoring is key to treatments…
Devastating Citrus Greening Disease Targeted by USDA Grants
…UC Berkeley; Beth Grafton-Cardwell and James Ng, both of UC Riverside; and scientists from Florida. Better diagnosing citrus greening: In a second project, UC Davis biochemist Carolyn Slupsky is using…
More Research for Chilling Requirement Issues
More research is looking into the effect of less chilling hours on pistachios and what options there are to help trees. At the 2015 Pistachio Day last month Cooperative Extension…
Benefits of Pheromone Traps for NOW
…monitor for the pest all season long when used with the classic egg traps. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Haviland says these traps should be used together to get the…
Vineyard Team Celebrating 20 Years
…Larry Bettiga, University of California Cooperative Extension; Janet Broome, PhD, formerly with the Department of Pesticide Regulation; Robert LaVine, formerly with Robert Mondavi Winery; David Lucas, Lucas Winery; Dana Merrill,…
Vilsack Announces $30 Million to Fight Citrus Disease
…these projects through cooperative agreements puts us one step closer to putting real tools to fight this disease into the hands of citrus growers.” Vilsack continued, “Through the CDRE research…
California’s Three Largest Dairy Cooperatives Submit Proposal for California to Join the Federal Milk Marketing Order
Proposal to the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide consistent regulation across the United States Underscoring continued support of their farmer-owners, the three largest dairy cooperatives in California submitted a…
California’s Diversity Reflected In Pesticide Outreach
…Safety Information Series (PSIS) leaflets here. California’s county agricultural commissioners (CACs) and the UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) partner with DPR to spread the message about using pesticides safely. Their collective…
NOW Traps Allow Longer Monitoring
…more use of a newer pheromone trap for navel orangeworm. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Haviland suggest growers don’t replace the old egg traps, but use both of the traps…