…is as big as the ocean. And let’s fund more research on cheaper ways to desalinate. That’s the sort of action that will bring about a permanent solution to California’s…
Pump Add-on Can Save Money
…are an easy upgrade for a reliable red-flag to things changing. The drought in California is causing water basin levels to change very quickly, especially during prime irrigation season, and…
Drought Reducing Pre-emergent Effectiveness
…Advisor Scott Stoddard talked to growers at a recent tomato meeting about weed management and the added challenges water complications have created. Stoddard noted that more and more growers are…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in Madera County
…infected; the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California — in 2012 on a single…
The California Kitchen: Roasted Carrots with a Raspberry Compote, and Gorgonzola
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California roasted carrots with a raspberry compote, and Gorgonzola with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: Carrots 1…
Determining Ant Species Before Treating
Almond growers that are seeing ants on their orchard floor need to determine the species of ant before treating. Some species are not worth the time and money involved in…
Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again
The Center for Irrigation Technology (CIT) at Fresno State hosts an irrigation workshop series throughout the year. At a recent pump efficiency workshop, Education Manager Bill Green told growers that…
Sometimes Best Advice Comes from Records
…keep detailed field records can be a lifesaver in the future. At a recent almond meeting, Cooperative Extension Field Advisor Emily Symmes says they are there to help growers, but…
Kern County Farm Bureau Brings Awareness to Potential Funding Issues for the Biomass Industry
…plant located in Delano will be forced to shut down in December 2015 if AB 590 does not pass. There are currently 34 biomass plants in the State of California…
Major Weed Developing More Resistance
Experts are starting to see a major weed develop resistance to another standard herbicide. Major Weed Developing More Resistance Grape growers in Lodi last month got an update on weed…
California Seed Meeting Underway
The California Seed Association’s 75th annual convention is underway in Rancho Mirage. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper is at the meeting and has this report. California Seed Meeting…
UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center Seeks Funding for Continued Innovation; Limagrain First to Answer Call
The Seed Biotechnology Center at the University of California,Davis,recently called on members of the agriculture, biotechnology and seed industries to help meet a $2.5 million, fundraising goal set to establish…
Atwater FFA Sweeps Merced College FFA Field Day
Atwater FFA members joined over 1400 registered agriculture high school students throughout California at the Merced College Field Day on March 21st and earned top honors with another strong showing….
The California Kitchen: Maple Glazed Carrots
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing California maple glazed carrots with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 T Olive Oil 1/2 Spanish onion…