…adoption of more sustainable pest management tools and practices. “The development of this statewide network to provide information to communities about pesticides being applied around them is just a piece…
Taiwan Threatens to Take China Before the WTO
Taiwan threatened to take China before the World Trade Organization after Beijing suspended sugar apple and wax apple imports from the island nation due to pest concerns. Reuters says it’s…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
…growers throughout California and are primarily focused on pest management and pesticide safety. The October 4 webinar will focus on cost effective almond IPM practices with short segments related to…
Congress Encouraged to Fund Water and Wildfire Solutions in Reconciliation Package
…provides significant resources, funding gaps remain in areas critical for historic drought and wildfire that currently grip the West. Additional resources are necessary to improve the long-term management and resilience…
MSOB: Questions to Answer in Future Biological Research
…are going to be pairing biologicals with our fertility management to help make sure that fertilizer, when we apply it, gets into the plant, as opposed to lost with the…
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
…responded with three solutions announced in a news release. The goals include the U.S. Dairy Net Zero initiative, The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program and School Nutrition and…
Citrus Grove Protection Involves Looking Out for Pests
…are one of the most common citrus tree pests. They suck out the sap from the leaves, and leave behind a sticky residue called honeydew. Another common citrus tree pest…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
Growers have some decisions to make when it comes to getting the maximum value of cover crop benefits in their orchards. Management practices play a critical role in how effective…
Problems to Watch for When Growing Horseradish
…pests that might eat our horseradish leaves. Cabbage, turnip, radish, mustard, and other members of the brassica family are all preferred options for potential horseradish pests. Though Imported Cabbage Moth…
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
…Acceptable projects include those that address issues such as food safety, pest and disease problems, and other crop-specific concerns. Eligibility for the grant funding includes state agencies, Tribal governments, universities,…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…ranchers make fall and winter herd management decisions.” The ELAP already addresses the cost of transporting water during drought conditions. The program is being expanded for 2021 to include feed…
Drought Relief Waterbird Program Now Accepting Applications
…away from major airports to be eligible. Certain management practices will also be considered. Matthews explained that tillage is acceptable, but heavy tillage would exclude growers from participating. Proximity to…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
…in-door presentations. In there, we’ll be talking about other issues related to forage such as nutrient management, pest management, and then also have an update from someone at the Fresno…
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
…not reached that point in California yet, its reemergence does pose a substantial risk. “The current threat is pretty severe in California because it’s a quarantine pest,” said Brad Hanson,…