…Foods. Last year the Spanish cooperative Dcoop acquired a 20 percent interest in one of the largest California processors Bell-Carter Foods which in raw unprocessed olives being imported tariff-free and…
Biologicals Not Just for Organic Production
…main reasons,” University of California Cooperative Extension Advisor Surendra Dara said. Dara has been researching biologicals for some time and says although more organic acres means more use of bio-products, he is…
Almond Update: Lots of Nutrients and Water Management Education Coming Up
…partnering with UC Cooperative Extension for a series of three workshops and then will hold their ‘In The Orchard Workshop’ series on similar topics. Cooper said continuing education would be…
Keeping the Carbon Footprint of Livestock in Perspective
…Cooperative Extension in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis. Mitloehner highlighted an interesting point as there are more horses in the U.S. than there are…
PCAs Examine a Top California Grape Challenge: Mealybug
…California Cooperative Extension, Kern County, indicated that an early-May application of Movento led to a significant decrease in the number of vine mealybugs found on grape vines. Movento® insecticide is…
President Trump Announces Tariff Deadline Extension
President Donald Trump recently announced a tariff deadline extension for imports coming from China amidst ongoing trade discussions. March 1 had originally been the deadline for further escalation of tariffs…
Researching Additional Scouting Strategies for ACP
Several research projects continue at UC Riverside, evaluating different strategies for better detection of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP). One of the Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialists, Monique Rivera is looking into…
Estimating Worm Potential a New Idea for NOW Management
…some sort of population assessment and damage potential before you decide what to do about it and when,” UC Cooperative Extension IPM Advisor Emily Symmes said. Symmes said the focus from advisors…
Nightshade An Example of What Broomrape Could Be
Pink broomrape on dry grass Eliminating broomrape weed now may prevent what nightshade has become. Retired UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Gene Miyao believes the tomato industry should look at banding…
Study Results Help Understand Red Blotch Disease
…collaboration with Kurtural, UCCE viticulture specialist Anita Oberholster, UCCE advisors Monica Cooper and Rhonda Smith and UC Davis Foundation Plant Services academic administrator Maher Al-Rwahnih. Source: UC Agriculture and Natural…
Satellites Can Monitor Evapotranspiration Down To A Quarter-Acre
…tracks evapotranspiration and in conjunction with ground-sensors from partners like the University of California Cooperative Extension, they can determine those numbers down to a quarter-acre. Some growers are using this now…
Mechanical Pruning Becoming More Viable for Grape Producers
…mechanical grape pruning machines in action. UC Cooperative Extension Viticulture Advisor for Fresno County George Zhuang coordinated the demonstration that was a partnered effort between UCCE and Golden State Vintners….
Combatting Sugarcane Aphid in Sorghum
…began treating it with broad spectrum materials which proved to be ineffective. UC Cooperative Extension research has determined a more effective control material for the pest. “A newer product, Sivanto…
Biting the Bullet Now On Broomrape Control
…increased over the last decade. Retired UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Gene Miyao outlined the cost to clear those fields of the pest, and it’s is expensive. He suggested it may…