Fog Compensates for Low Elevation

Taylor HillmanSpecialty Crops, Weather

Winter fog compensates for the lack of elevation in the pistachio producing areas of California, helping trees meet their chilling hour requirement. Fog Compensates for Low Elevation Chilling hour accumulation…

Viewing HLB Prevention as Insurance Policy

Taylor HillmanCitrus

California, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) initiated an extensive monitoring program to track the distribution of the insect and disease. This program involves CDFA and other personnel…

California Drought Always a Possibility

Taylor HillmanDrought, Water

…of those challenges. He says unfortunately drought is something California agriculture will always have to live with. Latest Drought News from Calif. Governor With California facing one of the most…

Groundwater Management a Costly Endeavor

Taylor HillmanWater

…weather patterns. California depends on groundwater for a major portion of its annual water supply, and sustainable groundwater management is essential to a reliable and resilient water system. The California

USDA Shares 2015 Results

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Agriculture (USDA) investments in their communities. Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released a list of USDA’s top achievements in 2015, demonstrating USDA’s efforts to help farmers and ranchers bring their…