…gets light rain, which can wash the sticky sugars out. There is no known biocontrol agent, but UC researchers are working with farmers to find methods to control the pest….
Wenger: Get Ready to Engage in an Intense Water Debate
…of crop choices. You’ll read that farmers insist on growing “water guzzling” crops. Right now, almonds and rice seem to be singled out, but other crops get slapped with the…
Eight Facts about Almonds, Agriculture and the Drought
…significant attention. However, as the conversation has progressed, there have been some claims about almonds and agriculture more generally that lack context or – in some cases – are simply…
Deadline Approaching for Additional Dairy Proposals
…on the matter. For more on the call for additional proposals, visit the AMS website. For more on the USDA meetings, visit this page on the Western United Dairymen website….
Almond Board: Tips on Irrigating with Less Water
In today’s Almond Update, UC Davis professor and pomologist Ken Shackel discusses irrigating almonds during water restrictions. Sabrina Hill has the update. Almond Update: Ken Shackle…
The Western View: We’re Not The Bad Guys
…to stop all exports, like wine, or cars? The amount of water used is another reason to target almonds; people in the cities think Ag in general, and almonds in…
The California Kitchen: Mexican Street Style Asparagus
…Salt Pepper 1/2 powdered Parmesan 1 Lemon zest and juice 1/2 C Slivered Almonds To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California Kitchen from AgNet West. The California Kitchen:…
Almond Board: April Leaf Sampling for Nitrogen
…in early spring for nitrogen. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update – April Leaf Sampling Go to Almonds.com/NitrogenBudgeting for additional leaf sampling guidelines and to access the online nitrogen calculator….
Determining Ant Species Before Treating
…treatments. Determining Ant Species Because almonds are on the ground for a short period of time on average, growers need to determine if they need to treat the orchard floor…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
…And, join the discussion about invasive plant pests via the Hungry Pests Facebook page. Today’s announcement was authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill builds on historic economic…
USDA Announces California Milk Order Outreach Sessions
…May 5, 2015 California State University, Chico Bell Memorial Student Union, Room 203 Corner of West 2nd and Chestnut Streets, Chico, CA 95927 Registration Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Piccadilly Inn…
97 Percent of All U.S. Farms are Family-Owned, USDA Reports
…farm typology report and help shine light on the question, “What is a family farm?” “As we wrap up mining the 6 million data points from the latest Census of…
‘Rev It Up’ Checkoff Contest Announced
…page and click on Rev it up My ROI Checkoff Challenge. (If you do not yet have a Facebook page but would like to see the contest rules, click HERE.)…
Almond Board Nitrogen Budgeting Video
…online tool that helps growers track nitrogen levels and needs across multiple orchards. To learn more about the importance of nitrogen budgeting and to access the Nitrogen Calculator, visit Almonds.com/NitrogenBudgeting….