…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…
Almond Update: Orchard Recycling Research Showing Strong Results
Orchard recycling research has been going on for over 10 years. UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Brent Holtz has been leading the project and said they continue to see positive results….
Unexplained Thrips Increase Helping Control Mites
…but there are definitely a lot more of them than there used to be,” UC Cooperative Extension Entomology Advisor David Haviland said. More biological control is a good thing for growers trying to…
Broomrape Weed Spreads Quickly
…UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Gene Miyao said although the parasitic weed is far from widespread, it could become so quickly. “The seeds are very small, the growth is primarily…
Slight Broomrape Resurgence Over Last Decade
There has been an uptick in reports of the broomrape weed in California. Retired Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Gene Miyao reminded growers at the 2019 Northern San Joaquin Valley Processing Tomato meeting that Broomrape…
Almond Matters: Extending Bloom Can Provide Better Opportunity
…cooler, bees aren’t flying and aren’t as active. So that could be another situation where that extension of the bloom period could be very valuable to the grower.” California has…
Sterile Pink Bollworm Project Had Issues Too
Similar to the sterile navel orangeworm project, pink bollworm sterilization efforts had issues at first too. California Pistachio Research Board Manager Bob Klein noted the same problems as UC Cooperative…
FSA Offices Reopen for Three Days While Government Shutdown Continues
…will also not be counted against the number of days for the Market Facilitation Program application deadline extension that was previously announced by Secretary Perdue. Information on the FSA offices…
Producing Grapes on Marginal Land Research
…Cooperative Extension Viticulture Advisor George Zhuang coordinates the yearly event. There were several topics covered at the event, including red blotch and it’s vectors, mechanization and potential issues with freezing…
Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Flaring Up Again in California
…that it was nearly forgotten. Although the pest was primarily an issue in the Central Valley, reports surfaced back in 2015 of the insect being found in Napa County. UC Cooperative Extension…
USDA Extends Deadline for Market Facilitation Program Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an extension to the original deadline for Market Facilitation Program applications. Agricultural producers who are seeking payments through the program, which is…