…Trials Research looking at using kaolin clay to reflect warming from the sun on pistachio trees is showing good results. Cooperative Extension Pomology Farm Advisor David Doll says in hindsight…
Increase Chilling Hours with Simple Product
Research showed pistachio growers how a simple product can increase chilling hours at UC ANR’s Statewide Pistachio Day. Increase Chilling with Simple Product Cooperative Extension Pomology Nut Crop Advisor David…
Almond Tools Eliminating Pest Resistance
…Pest Resistance Almond growers have a lot of options available for pest management. Cooperative Extension Entomology Farm Advisor David Haviland says he could see pest resistance becoming a non-issue if…
Pistachio Day Draws Large Crowd, Again
…day of information and attendees heard about a variety of topics. Cooperative Extension Specialist Dr. David Goldhamer told growers how the future of irrigation in pistachios will rely heavily on…
A Brief History of the Navel Orange in California – From the Sacramento Bee
By David Boule’ This winter growing season marks the 140th anniversary since the Washington navel orange was first picked and enjoyed in California. Its success and heritage – by way…
How Pesticide Resistance Happens
…and Cooperative Extension Entomology Farm Advisor David Haviland talked about how resistance develops at both the Almond Conference and last week’s UC Cooperative Extension’s IPM meeting focused on chlorpyrifos. Haviland…
Farm Bureau Delegates Chart a Course for 2016
…Duvall to serve as the new president of AFBF and Scott VanderWal as vice president. Duvall Vincent “Zippy” Duvall is a poultry, cattle and hay producer from Greene County, Georgia,…
Georgia Farmer Elected American Farm Bureau President
…beat out Don Vilwolk of Indiana in the final run-off vote. Previous votes eliminated candidates Kevin Rogers of Arizona and Barr Bushue of Oregon. VanderWal Delegates also elected Scott VanderWal…
Alyssum Attracts Good and Bad Insects
…Alyssum Attracts Good and Bad Insects Sweet alyssum has been used by producers for a long time to attract natural defenses for agriculture pests. Cal Poly State University professor David…
Spotting Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
…Field The brown marmorated stink bug (BSMB) could become a problem for fruit growers in California. Cal Poly professor David Headrick says identification can be tricky, but the brown marmorated…
Fast Farm Tractor
…V8 engine was a dealer add-on option in ’51 and ’52 8N tractors. The previous world speed record was set by David Abbot “Ab” Jenkins, former Salt Lake City mayor…
Agri View: Migrant Trends
…by David Griffith and Ed Kissam. Coming Up on the Season – Farm workers in the United States and Farmerworkers in New York State by Kay Embrey. Farm workers and…
David Davis Farmland 4 Sale
…the full article here. Judge David Davis biography Image credits: The top right image is from the David Davis farmstead aerial images folder at the McLean County Museum of History….
Fresh Christmas Tree
…David Apsley of the Ohio State University Extension. In general, a fresh-cut tree should last through the holidays with good care — even one that’s decorated on Thanksgiving, said Apsley,…