One California triple-a baseball team has created a program that shows the importance of agriculture not only to baseball fans, but the community as well. Sabrina Hill has the story….
Big Mite Problem This Year in Some Areas
A little pest is causing big headaches for some Kern and Ventura County almond growers this year. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Mites are causing…
Critical Reactions to House Vote
…that would have provided much needed risk management tools and a viable economic safety net for America’s farmers and ranchers.” Read his full statement here. California Congressman Jim Costa says…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Costa also offered an amendment that would create a pilot program to help rural municipalities address nitrate contamination in their drinking water…
Berries and Irrigation Study
…to open or download audio report University of California researchers researchers are taking a close look at berries and changes in irrigation regimes. They’re working in four areas around the…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Scheduled
…calendars out. The Almond Board of California will have its 41st Almond Conference December 3 through 5 in Sacramento. The Almond Conference is an annual event where the Almond Board…
Strawberry Mite Management Symposium
Growers are invited to learn more about mite pest management in strawberries next week. Sabrina Hill has details. Click to open or download audio report The University of California Cooperative…
Agriculture Secretary Against Big SNAP Cuts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says cuts in the SNAP program in the House version of the farm bill would hurt farmers. Gary Crawford explains. Click to open or download audio…
Restrictions Lifted for Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare
…the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner worked collaboratively to conduct extensive trapping and visual surveys in the restricted areas. Neither the visual…
Tips for Planting a New Almond Orchard
Though it’s almost time for the almond harvest, the time to plant will be here before you know it. Sabrina Hill shares expert advice for improving yields through planting techniques….
California Ag Labor and Immigration
California farmers are facing another labor shortage this year, and earlier in the season. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Russel Efird grows grapes, almonds, and…
Battling Navel Orangeworm in Almonds
Is the May spray enough to protect your almond orchard? Sabrina Hill has advice from an expert. Click to open or download audio report IPM Specialist Walter Bentley spoke to…
Nitrogen and Almond Hull Rot
…say. Click to open or download audio report He quoted a UC plant pathologist, who years ago dubbed almond hull rot the “gout of almonds.” He also discussed studies that…
AgNet West e-News: Boehner Supports Farm Bill; Almond Hull Rot; Race 4 Fusarium
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on Boehner’s support of the House Farm Bill, almond hull rot, Race 4 Fusarium and more. Click here to view…