The tree nut industry is coming together to provide funding support to add more researchers to the UC Cooperative Extension. After 15 years of work, Hass avocados from California will…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…release. “We have tools and resources available to help producers understand the program and enable them to work with Farm Service Agency staff to complete applications as smoothly and efficiently…
Making Sense of Biologicals: What Are They?
…and clear up how biologics are defined and what products break down in subcategories. PureCrop1’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Agriculture Matt Boeger is a 30-year veteran of farming and…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-05-20
…for NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program, also why leaders are warning nut growers to be vigilant of “fictitious pickups” and hear how COVID has created some challenges when it comes to…
A Secret Weapon for Fighting Off Unwanted Pests in Your Garden
When it comes to your garden, you’ll likely also have to contend with hungry bugs that want to nibble your prized flowers or move into your lettuce patch. But now…
Fictitious Pickups Strike Again for California Nut Crops
…two loads of unfinished almonds were stolen recently via ‘fictitious pickups.’ The theft is a highly organized method where criminals get transport information through various means, even computer hacking, and…
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
…management agencies and anyone else who is interested in the practice. “We will be doing lots of workshops, teaching people how to burn, teaching people about burn ecology, teaching people…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-04-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering weed management in almond orchards, understanding the differences between…
Plants You Can Grow to Feed Ducks
…triple in size in just a week to ten days. Millet is a small grain that you will often find in commercial poultry feeds. It’s often fed directly to pet…
Almond Matters: Controlling Mites with Early Grower Action
…miticide really, but particularly Zeal because it’s a contact material.” The key to controlling mites before their numbers become overwhelming is making a timely and effective application to prevent populations…
CSP Explained: Understanding the Differences Between EQIP and CSP
…payment provided once an enhancement activity is completed. “The payment size is typically related to both the size of the area you’re working with and the complexity of how much…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-03-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the importance of growers getting a handle on mite…
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…Society, Interact Club, Link Crew and Latinos Unidos Club. Through these, she learned leadership, teamwork and communication skills. Melissa works several hours per week at a winery, interned at Kaiser…
Common Diseases that Can Dampen Your Summer Tomato Crops
…from them. Use the same controls as for septoria leaf spot. Mosaic virus attacks many kinds of plants and is common in tomatoes. While mosaic virus doesn’t kill the plant,…