There’s a lot of fine places to visit in California, and a few that are not so wonderful. Some people might think Barstow fits in that not-so-wonderful category of places. …
Saving Kitchen Scraps for the Spring Garden
…improving soil lightness. For example, walnuts or hazelnuts. Or, even eggshells. Crush under foot and mix into the top layer of garden soil to keep it airier. Paper towels and…
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
…to scout for them,” said Rivera. “I’m trying to figure out what the edge effect is in California so that we can establish IPM programs that implement border sprays.” Rivera…
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’…
Keeping Up with Competition in the World Prune Market
…are produced in California are known for their quality especially when compared to lower-cost producers, which keeps the fruit competitive in the world prune market. “California quality and consistency is…