…results from alfalfa fields and are planning to expand the research into Central Valley almonds. Industry Leaders Helping Out The Almond Board of California is partnering with Sustainable Conservation to…
Future Farmers of America Membership and Chapters Expand
…of FFA in schools is up. In just the last year, they’ve added 92 chapters. FFA Expands-Part 1 Learn about the California chapter of FFA and visit their Facebook page….
Vilsack Stresses Almond Industry’s Economic Importance
…almond exports by value are exported from the Port of Oakland. Bulk almonds alone accounted for nearly 16 percent of the $20.1 billion in goods exported from the Port of…
The Western View: Connecting Farmers
…way to connect might be beneficial. “In most cases, we’re pretty spread out, living in rural areas,” he said, “and while considering that a light bulb came on – we…
New Clues on How Pedv Arrived
A recent study may shed some light on possible ways that a virus responsible for high mortality in pig litters arrived in the US. New Clues on How Pedv Arrived…
Judge Orders Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule
…EPA and the Corps of Engineers in the North Dakota-based District Court. But, said the Court of Appeals, “In light of the disparate rulings … issued by district courts around…
The Western View: The Clampers
…“the comic strip on the page of California history.” New chapters rapidly sprang up, with whimsical names and titles, and they began creating memorials in places where important things happened…
More Crops To Be Tested for Winter Flooding
…Tested UC Davis researchers are flooding crops that are winter dormant to help replenish groundwater levels. The project started with grapevines and alfalfa, with almonds on the slate for this…
Tips for Keeping Hull Rot Low
Advisors saw high hull rot pressure this year in almonds and a simple reduction in application can help growers avoid those losses again next year. Tips for Keeping Hull Rot…
Winter Flooding Project To Test Almonds
Almonds are the next crop researchers will focus on to see if orchards can handle winter flooding that will help replenish underground aquifers. Winter Flooding Project To Test Almonds UC…
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…
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
…Science Program is funding this project through its Office of Biological and Environmental Research. Link to item at UC Berkeley web site By Sarah Yang from CDFA’s Planting Seeds blog…
Almond Board: Details on Salinity Workshop at Almond Conference
Salinity management in almonds will be one of the topics at the upcoming Almond Conference. Sabrina Hill has more on what to expect. Almond Update To register for the Almond…
Wisconsin Team takes Lely National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
…5. Alexandra Gambonini, 230, California 6. Jenna Metzler, 228, Pennsylvania 7. Rachel Ekkell, 228, Michigan 8. Cady McGehee, 225, Florida 9. Shawn Johnson, 225, Minnesota 10. Sarah Thomas, 224, North…