…fairly new to California, first being seen in 2008, and it can go by two different names. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Surendra Dara showed pest control advisors at a recent…
Second Wasp Released for Psyllid Control
…trial that looked at tamarixia wasps for ACP biological control earlier this month at a citrus growers’ seminar series. Cooperative Extension Specialist Mark Hoddle worked on that project and showed…
Available Funding and Changes to USDA’s Biorefinery and Biobased Product Program
…program provides loan guarantees of up to $250 million to construct and retrofit commercial-scale biorefineries and to develop renewable chemicals and biobased product manufacturing facilities. Vilsack and USDA Rural Business-Cooperative…
Farm Bill and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program Workshops
…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…