…growers could have made the application earlier in their trials which would have showed more of a yield increase. Growers could see significant benefits by applying the clay earlier and…
Pistachio Cultivar Beneficial During Low Chill
A new male pistachio cultivar is showing to be beneficial for growers during low chill years. Pistachio Cultivar Beneficial During Low Chill Attendees at University of California Department of Agriculture…
No Change in USDA’s California Citrus Crop Forecast
With the California January citrus crop forecast numbers carried over, there were no changes in the February forecast for California. The only changes made in today’s U.S. Department of Agriculture…
The California Kitchen: Kiwi Crepes
…T Butter 1 T Sugar 1 Kiwi Cleaned 1 T YST Jelly Orange Marmalade. To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen:…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…home grown produce sent to California. The vast majority of invasive species infestations in California occur not on farms, but in our urban and suburban residential areas. Consumers are urged…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…future is defined. Permission for use is granted by the California Farm Bureau Federation. Jack Rice is an associate counsel for the California Farm Bureau Federation. He may be reached…
Analysts Outline Changing Situation in Wine Business
…feet of trade show floor. This year marked the 22nd symposium, which is sponsored by the American Society for Enology and Viticulture and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. CAWG…
Women in Agriculture Seminar Series This Week
The Women in Agriculture seminar series is this week at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California. The series is presented and organized by the California Chapter of Women in…
Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population
…benefit the overall population.” The correct type of milkweed seed is available to growers, as is funding for providing a butterfly habitat. For seed questions, growers may contact the American…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…threatens production all across the United States,” said Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The research and extension projects funded today bring us one step closer to providing growers real tools to fight…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Minestrone
…3 Roma Tomatoes Diced Small, Salt/Pepper To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen: Untamed Minestrone For this and many more of…
Application Deadline for 2016 Conservation Stewardship Program is March 31
…offers many enhancements beneficial to California producers’ stewardship goals. CSP enhancements address forest production and wildlife habitat, soil health on all land uses and migratory and shorebird habitat on rice…
Cost Estimates for Growing Romaine Hearts and Organic Spinach Released
…based upon a hypothetical farm operation of a well-managed farm, using practices common to the region. Input and reviews were provided by growers, UC ANR Cooperative Extension farm advisors and…
Vine Mealybug More Challenging to Treat
Vine mealybug populations can be harder to treat than other mealybug species that growers are familiar with. Vine Mealybug More Challenging to Treat Grape growers are seeing increasing issues with…