…Central Valley fields in 2013, continues to affect some fields this year, Turini said. But he described the impact as “light to moderate” compared to 2013. Fields with high disease…
Summit Opens Eyes to Agriculture in Communities
…his community. Summit Opens Eyes to Agriculture in Communities Gunter says the event was a great opportunity to shine the light on farming. “I think the most important thing is…
Shade Plants
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Agriculture Innovation Shines at AgTech Summit
…AgTech Summit Executive Producer Paul Noglows says the event aims to shine the light on all the innovation being developed in the agriculture realm. Summit Shines Light on Ag Innovation…
Agri View: Vines Controlling Temperature
…when festooning walls, trellises, and garden light posts or trailing over a doorway or corner of the home. Vines serve all of these landscape purposes and yet require little ground…
Dairy Export Access Undermining Costs Industry
…of milk production each week,” said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of NMPF. “When other countries disingenuously use policies and regulations to block those sales – especially in light of…
Agri View: Animal Disease
…characterized by poor reproduction, gradual weight loss, oral and GI bleeding, renal failure and uremia, and high mortality. All color phases of mink may be infected, but light color phases…
Pacific Region Fruit and Nut Review
…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…
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…
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…
Strawberry Picking and Buying Tips
…dry. 5) Remove the green caps from the berries with a light twist or with the point of a knife. Freezing Strawberries After rinsing, gently blot dry. Slice stem off…
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…
Technology, Innovation and Food Waste
…CA 94303. Invited speakers include: Tristram Stuart, author (via Skype); Sarah Vared, MissionPoint Partners; JoAnne Berkenkamp, National Resources Defense Council (via Skype); Joe Pezzini, Ocean Mist; Tim York, Markon; Ron…