…will be offered a one-year extension. A letter detailing the available options will be sent to producers who are eligible for an extension. Producers that have expiring contracts also have…
New Agricultural Video Series to Train the Next Generation Debuts
…covering the entire production chain,” said UC Cooperative Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Jeff Mitchell. “Everything from preparation, marketing, establishment of crops, in-season management, harvesting, post-harvest management, and quality.” The videos…
May Rain Silver Lining for Strawberry Growers
…Manzanita Berry Farms General Manager Dave Peck said his plants are cranking out fruit. Many attendees at the annual Strawberry Field Day hosted by Manzanita Berry Farms, UC Cooperative Extension,…
Four-Alarm Fire Causes Major Damage to Blue Diamond Growers Facility
…nonprofit, grower-owned cooperative Blue Diamond Growers has grown in the world’s leading almond marketer and processor. Altogether, California is responsible for processing about 80 percent of the worlds almond supply. …
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
…production loans. Information that the study was based on was provided by individual ranch operators, as well as UC Cooperative Extension farm advisors and others closely associated with the industry. …
Poultry Workshop Series Begins in Forestville on May 17
…University of California Cooperative Extension. “I think we’re bringing the best combination of practical knowledge from farmer speakers and hearing about their experience and the experience that NCAT has working…
Cattle Industry’s Beef Quality Assurance Program Develops, Distributes Extensive National Manual
…will lead to both a stronger individual cattle operation and a more vibrant, respected and robust cattle industry. The BQA Program is a cooperative effort between beef producers, veterinarians, nutritionists,…
Possible Stone Fruit Thinning In Short Season
…April has shortened this year’s stone fruit season. “If the model plays out…the model says this will be a short growing season,” UC Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Farm Advisor Franz…
Warm April Puts Stone Fruit Season Back On Track
Stone fruit harvest looked to be a little late this year, but that has changed over the last month. Halfway through April, UC Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Farm Advisor Franz…
OFAC Begins Educational Seminar Series in Salinas
…a grower panel.” Vegetable Crop Production and Weed Science advisor for UCCE Monterey County, Richard Smith will also be discussing weed control practices in organic vegetable production at the Salinas…
Mechanical Vineyard Pruning Possible Without Replanting
…by retraining vines without suffering any fruit loss or decline in quality. “The trial actually ran for three years,” said Kaan Kurtural, UC Cooperative Extension specialist in the UC Davis…
Identify and Stop Tomato Pests
…your arsenal. You can look up your state and extension office to see what is available in your area. I’m Cathy Isom… Image credit: (feature)/Tomato Hornworm-by Pam Carter from Pixabay…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…New York will be added to the Barley estimation program. Nominations of Members: On March 28, 2019, the Request for Nominations of Members for the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and…
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Signed into Law
The Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018 (PRIA 4) has officially been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The long-term PRIA reauthorization is reported to strengthen and improve…