…is a key element to California’s water resources management, modulating winter precipitation into spring runoff for beneficial use through the dry summer. As California heads into a new water year…
NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for More Crops
Navel orangeworm pressure continues to be high this year with the dry, warm temperatures and almond producers are not the only ones seeing this issue. NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for…
The California Kitchen: Monterrey Sicilian Sausage with Kale, Apples, and Zucchini
…2 T Arbosana Olive Oil Kale Zucchini Apples 1 T Balsamic Vinegar 1 Spanish onion To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California…
Almond Board: Harvest Sampling
In today’s Almond Update, we hear why harvest sampling is a good idea. Sabrina Hill reports. As harvest continues, it’s time for growers to check for quality of this year’s…
The California Kitchen: Apple Pie Ice Cream
…T Sugar 1 t Salt 2 T Shortening Water To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Apple Pie Ice Cream For…
The Western View: He’s a Farmer
Almond harvest I’ve been working on a special project, writing about almond growers and how they make a crop. It’s been a real education. He’s a farmer My son-in-law Brett…
Monitoring Important During Dry Weather
…Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says the almond industry seemed prepared for the high navel orangeworm pressure this season and continued monitoring throughout the season will help growers. Symmes says…
New Almond Rootstock Showing Sensitivity
New rootstocks can take some time for growers to see their true characteristics, and one almond rootstock is showing some water sensitivity. Rootstock Showing Sensitivity Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Emeritus…
The California Kitchen: Apple Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder Taco
…the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Apple Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder Taco For this and many more of these recipes, visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch…
Two Species of Borer in California
…polyphagous shot hole borer showed up in California in 2008 and is a major concern for the avocado industry as it has been found in groves in Southern California. Cooperative…
Avocado Growers Getting Creative with Crops
…Shanley Farms began in 1998 in Morro Bay growing avocados. Since then, they have branched out, with more working land around California, and the company now produces avocados, finger limes,…
The California Kitchen: Pork Loin with Sautéed Apples, and Maple Serrano Glaze
…cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Pork Loin with Sautéed Apples, and Maple Serrano Glaze For this and many more of these recipes,…
New Canker Phase Can Be Damaging
A new phase of band canker related to botryosphaeria has increased concern in northern California almond orchards. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says the new phase has cankers reaching…
Importance of Potassium for Healthy Plants
California Association of Pest Control Advisors held workshops on nutrient management in Atascadero and Fresno. Compass Minerals spoke to pest control advisors in Fresno about the relationship between potassium and…