…being exported. Leaves were pulled from grape vines to improve air flow and sun light. Almond trees were showing rapid growth. In Tulare County, apricots, early peaches, and nectarines were…
Almond Board: New E-Learning Program
…Almond growers producing multiple varieties of almonds, buyers are often unaware of the differences and characteristics of each type and variety. Committed to continuing the education about the difference in…
New Website for Northern CA Producers
…need to get all of their information together in one place to make it easier for the industry to find. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says the central location…
Almond Growers Now Have Irrigation Calculator
…how we grow almonds,” explained Dr. Ludwig. “Not only does good irrigation water management help trees produce to their highest potential, it also ensures good management of nitrogen inputs. Fundamentally,…
Almond Leadership Program Focuses on Issues
…Twenty-one participants engaged in conversations aimed to educate them on the future of the almond industry in California. Almonds are the number one agricultural export in California, and California produces…
FARMS Students Report on Agriculture
…Here is what they produced. Adopting Technologies and Making Sure They’re Worth It Dealing With Wet Weather in Almonds Efird Family Farming History and Diversity Facing Water Challenges and Quality…
Farming from the Heart- Cal Poly Loggers
Last Saturday Corryn stopped by Big Creek Lumber in Paso Robles, California to talk to the Cal Poly Logging Team about their sport. This fun interview shed light on how…
Agri View: Japan’s Agriculture Imports-Exports
…milling, sugar refining, and butter and milk powder production, Japan’s imports of processed foods and beverages are over $7 billion. For more information on trade topics, see the Readings page….
Petition to Legalize Industrial Hemp
…industrial hemp plants from its list of controlled substances, which would green-light cultivation in the United States. The groups claim legalizing the crop at the federal level would open economic…
Licensing, Certification and Continuing Education Renewal
…is 60 days. For more additional information about DPR Licensing and Certification Program, please visit our program’s web page: http://cdpr.ca.gov/docs/license/liccert.htm Department of Pesticide Regulation Pest Management & Licensing Continuing Education…
Strawberry Picking and Buying Tips
…page. Learn more strawberry tips. Video from The Produce Guy YourProduceGuy visits a massive “pick your own” Strawberry patch while in California. What a wonderful find. There’s nothing like picking…
Input Costs Determine Almond Acreage Removal
A slight increase in almond acreage removal might continue in some areas of the state with the price for almonds being down to a more normal level. There was a…
Dragon Fruit Might Be Next Niche Crop
…looking to find what are the best cultivation practices or approaches,” Smith says. “For example, what kind of light intensity is needed to maximize crop production. We are hoping that…
Agri View: Problem for Honeybees
…attracted to nearby lights, were more likely to contain the parasites than those foraging during daylight hours. The scientists studying the fly-bee interactions are hoping to shed light on similar…