Several research projects continue at UC Riverside, evaluating different strategies for better detection of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). One of the Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialists, Monique Rivera is looking into…
Estimating Worm Potential a New Idea for NOW Management
…at the total number of mummies in addition to the amount of larval infestation in those mummies to get you a better idea of where your potential hot-spots are.” Sanitation…
Study Results Help Understand Red Blotch Disease
…impact the physical characteristics of the wine.” The grapevine red blotch virus impact on anthocyanidins and tannins are a still greater concern for winegrape growers as they change the flavor…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-21-19
…NASA Administrator shares how new research is helping growers make better irrigation decisions and there is some news regarding the first water allocation announcement made by the Central Valley Project….
Keeping Up with Competition in the World Prune Market
…same quality they have come to expect from California.” In a recent article, Niederholzer suggests that producing larger fruit may be able to provide better returns and offers management practices…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
Statement by Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen “Water is the lifeblood of Central Valley agriculture. Our region’s jobs, economic activity and overall health is directly related to the…
CVP Receives Initial Water Supply Allocation
…water service contractors South-of-Delta were allocated 35 percent of their contract supply. Eastside water service contractors will be receiving 100 percent of their contract total. The initial water supply allocation…
New Crop Insurance Coverage Product Offers More Flexibility
A recently introduced crop insurance offering known as the Multi-County Enterprise Unit is designed to help provide a low-cost option for producers that allows for better flexibility. Enterprise Units can…
How to Plant Your Own Orchids
…plant carefully. It’s better to buy a plant that’s several years old, as it’ll be stronger and will take less time to flower. You can either place the plant in…
Harvesting Technology at the World Ag Expo
…managers better allocate the resource without wasting a drop.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Cattlemen React to Senate Passage of Public Lands Package
…Management Act. “Ultimately, the biggest win in this package is simply it’s passage. Clearing the decks of so many local issues will free up natural resources policymakers on Capitol Hill…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…from across the Central Valley submitted letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, ACT or SAT scores and must expect to graduate from high school during the 2018-2019 school year. The…
USDA to Release Complete Set of Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2028
…macroeconomic conditions, policy, weather, and international developments, with no domestic or external shocks to global agricultural markets. The Agricultural Act of 2014 is assumed to remain in effect through the…
Almond Matters: Using an Aerial Application to Extend Bloom
…see slightly improved performance with ReTain using those aerial application methods…not only is it as good as a ground application, in a lot of cases it can provide a better…