…Worth the Stress Experts say there was an increase of hull rot this year in almond orchards. Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Crop Adviser David Doll says backing off of irrigation…
Tips for Keeping Hull Rot Low
…Low Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll says higher moisture levels this season caused hull rot flare-ups. Doll says there are two practices growers can do next season…
High Hull Rot in Almonds
…Rot in Almonds Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll told growers at a recent port-harvest field day that high hull rot pressure was seen by many growers this…
Food and Agriculture Board to Discuss Land Subsidence, Groundwater Management
…of managing the State’s groundwater, and accomplish goals described in theCalifornia Water Action Plan. Invited speakers for the upcoming Board meeting include: Stephanie Granger, National Aeronautics and Space Administration; David…
Wisconsin Team takes Lely National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
…coached by Chris Holcomb Team members: Avery Kotlarczyk, Amanda Hidbrader, Cady McGehee, and John McGehee 7. Illinois, 2,002, coached by David Fischer Team members: Sadie Ropp, Amanda Ruhl, T.J. Wingert,…
Carb-Loading Almond Trees Post-Harvest
New research supports the theory of stocking up post-harvest carbohydrates for almond trees. Carb-Loading Almond Trees Post-Harvest At a recent field day, Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Nut Advisor David Doll…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…1,000 structures,” said Sack, who added that Lake County Farm Bureau President David Rosenthal’s home was one of the few standing in his part of Middletown. Scores of Lake County…
Keeping Potassium Levels Up During Season
…Extension Pomology Tree Nut Advisor David Doll addressed potassium applications at a recent field day. Doll says some growers might want to consider in-season applications to keep potassium levels up….
Maximizing Nitrogen During Post-Harvest
…field day focusing on growers’ practices after harvest. Cooperative Extension Tree Nut Pomology Advisor David Doll says growers can remember to do a couple of things to maximize their nitrogen…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…cultural practices, said David Guy, Northern California Water Association president. “There’s a half million acre-feet more water behind Shasta this year than last year,” he said, adding that he hopes…
Tight U.S. Supply Boosts Sales of Specialty Eggs
…the price between conventional eggs and specialty eggs has narrowed. David Will, general manager of Chino Valley Ranchers, which sells 95 percent of its eggs as cage-free and organic, said…
Follow Along the Almond Harvest Process
A Valent-sponsored project followed a Fresno County almond grower’s harvest from shaking the trees to loaded and ready for the huller. This video, produced by Len Wilcox and David Hillman,…
Scholarship Supports Biological Control Research
Harry Scott Smith Courtesy: UCR Biological control is an essential part of any pest management system. The agriculture community can help support natural defenses research, starting with students through the…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
…now moves to the Senate. California representatives Jim Costa (D-16), David Validao (R-21), Devin Nunes (R-22), and Stephen Knight (R-25) were among the co-sponsors of the bill. The bill would…