Almond growers are invited to a seminar on water use efficiency. It’s organized by the Center for Irrigation Technology Ag Water Energy Center at California State University, Fresno. The event…
Heat Affecting California Crops
…the heat. Meanwhile, the cotton crop is benefiting from the heat and is progressing well, also with low insect pressure. The heat is also causing accelerated crop development in almonds….
DWR Announces Groundwater Assistance Grants
…activities. Funded projects include installation of monitoring wells, groundwater recharge investigations, data gathering and development or update of groundwater models, preparation of groundwater management plans, and other programs to assist…
Volunteers Needed for Yuba-Sutter Fair
…Volunteers will assist with the farm bureau’s public outreach and agriculture education projects in the building. This year’s take-away project is mini-terrariums. To volunteer, contact Megan Osbourn at (530) 673-6550….
Bacterial Spot in Almonds
There’s a new problem causing damage to almonds in the San Joaquin Valley this year, and almond growers have the opportunity to learn more about it at a field day…
Will AF36 Work in Almonds?
…says researchers are very interested in how AF36 will work in almonds. For more on AF36 in pistachios, click here. For AF36 in almonds and pistachios, click here. For information…
AgNeTVideo: Almond Board Announces New Harvest and Stockpiling Guidelines
Bob Curtis, Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs of the Almond Board of California discusses new guidelines for harvest and stockpiling of almonds. For more information, including a link to the…
Almond Harvest and Stockpiling Standards
…download audio report The Almond Board of California has released new guidelines on storage and stockpiling of almonds. Work on the project began back in 2007. The Almond Board’s Associate…
AgNeTVideo: Light Interception and Almonds
Stanislaus County Farm Advisor Roger Duncan speaks about light interception and almonds at the recent almond symposium. For more on light interception and almonds, click here….
Fresno, Monterey Counties See Ag Growth
…is the first ever for the county to hit $1 billion. In fact, grapes there produced a total of more than $1.1 billion. Almonds were close behind at $952 million….
Home Run for Fresno Grizzlies Ag Program
…back to its roots. Team owner Chris Cummings says one aspect of the Grizzlies’ Farm Grown project is the community garden and demonstration farm at the downtown Fresno ballpark. The…
Mite Problems in Strawberries
…mite population, there’s a new mite causing problems in some areas. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report For Mattock’s comments on mites in almonds, click here….
Big Mite Problem This Year in Some Areas
…mites, and spray early is a problem is suspected. For more of Mattock’s comments, click the links below. Pacific mites in almonds Chemical shortage problem More on chemical shortage problem…
California Ag Labor and Immigration
California farmers are facing another labor shortage this year, and earlier in the season. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report Russel Efird grows grapes, almonds, and…