…when compared to competitive programs. In a 2016 study conducted by University of California Extension, Rhyme fungicide was used in a drip irrigation protocol for the control of powdery mildew….
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
…to have a reliable water source from the Delta, we’re going to wither on the vine,” Jacobsen explained. “We have had exceptional distress over the last decade because the old…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…Phase One agreement, while work continues to reach a more substantial trade arrangement. There was also significant progress made in the Japanese market in 2019. The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement that…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 12-31-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the Almond Board of California’s CASP program, the likelihood…
Almond Update: Reviewing Goals for 2020
The California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is celebrating its tenth-year of collecting data and helping the industry be better stewards of the land. 2019 was a critical year for the…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
…new mobile-friendly version of the Pest Management Guidelines for Avocados. While the content of the guidelines has not changed, the design has been updated to be more compatible with mobile devices…
How to Overwinter Perennials in Containers
…avoid over-watering because it can cause plants to rot or break dormancy. If inside space is an issue, dig a large hole big enough to hold the entire container. Place…
Study Better Understands Smoke Damage in Vineyards
…vineyards immediately downwind near wildfires had high concentrations of the compounds affecting flavor in the grapes. Vineyards further away from active fires were less affected, as the smoke dissipated enough…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 12-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why the cheapest seeds are not the best choice…
Add a Splash of Color to Your Winter Garden
Cathy Isom has some great information for you about how to add a splash of winter color to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Add a Splash…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Leveraging Worldwide Data to Stay Competitive in Markets, Part 1
…HarvestPort.com. Martha Montoya, founder and CEO of AGTools, shares how her company has come up with a tool designed to assist farmers, suppliers, and buyers, with gathering and simplifying data…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-27-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the increase of HLB quarantine zones, details on five…
Significant Increase to HLB Quarantine
HLB Quarantines have slightly increased over 2019, but a recent expansion was of considerable size. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced a new Huanglongbing (HLB) disease quarantine expansion in Southern…
Working Towards Continued Success of Equipment Replacement Programs
Preparation for a new crop after the harvest of a cotton field in Central California Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com The Western Agricultural Processors Association and the California Cotton Ginners…