California avocados still don’t have access to China, but that might be finally changing. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is planning to review the California Avocado Commission’s…
The Western View: The Hidden Treasure of Barstow
…to find out what a place is all about. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. Visit us on the web at www.citrusindustry.net….
Saving Kitchen Scraps for the Spring Garden
…bits, or pulverized and added to the soil. The garden loves citrus rinds (organs, mandarins or clementines) and the rinds are a good distraction for slugs. Shells are great for…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
A recently released report provides different options for addressing water issues in the San Joaquin Valley. Research conducted on behalf of the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) estimates that…
Researching Additional Scouting Strategies for ACP
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…
California Producers Win Prestigious Conservation Award
…gave this year’s producers award to Bruce and Rick Rominger of Rominger Farms in Winters, California. News release from National Association of Conservation Districts The National Association of Conservation Districts…
The California Kitchen: Simple Blue Cheese Dressing
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing Simple Blue Cheese Dressing with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 1 C Gorgonzola Cheese Good…
Nightshade An Example of What Broomrape Could Be
…together to eliminate the parasitic weed broomrape from California before it develops into a widespread issue. Miyao said the situation reminds him of a similar situation earlier in his career…
Study Results Help Understand Red Blotch Disease
Grapevine red blotch virus, a disease that is dramatically reducing the value of winegrapes in California’s premium wine production region, is harming plants by inhibiting photosynthesis in the leaves, according…
Almond Matters: Working Through a Wet Bloom Period
…of California has been experiencing several storm systems, bringing with them a significant amount of rain. The wet ground is causing some issues for maneuverability in the orchards, but the…
Almond Update: Maximum Efficiency A Goal for Water Use
The Almond Board of California put researchers to work when the negative media came out about almonds using a gallon of water per nut. UC Davis’ Fraser Shilling continued to…
Getting More from Your Bank with Farmer Mac Services
…the country, especially those in California, with the ability to assess the current thoughts on the ag economy.” Listen to Kerrigan and Covington’s interviews below. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Satellites Can Monitor Evapotranspiration Down To A Quarter-Acre
…tracks evapotranspiration and in conjunction with ground-sensors from partners like the University of California Cooperative Extension, they can determine those numbers down to a quarter-acre. Some growers are using this now…
Mechanical Pruning Becoming More Viable for Grape Producers
…The field day demonstrated two different mechanical pruning machines on several varieties growing on different trellis systems. https://youtu.be/FJv1X3GTzjo The machines pruned established pinot grigio vines on classic California sprawl trellis’…