…is able to survive water deprivation. Peggy Lemaux, cooperative extension specialist at UC Berkeley’s Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, is heading the entire project. Co-investigators are Devin Coleman-Derr, Elizabeth…
USDA Announces $8.8 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
…veteran farmers in USDA StrikeForce counties. Recipients include: State Recipient Organization Award Amount Alabama Alabama A&M University $180,791 Alabama Alabama State Association of Cooperatives $200,000 Alabama Tuskegee University $200,000 Alabama…
Carb-Loading Almond Trees Post-Harvest
New research supports the theory of stocking up post-harvest carbohydrates for almond trees. Carb-Loading Almond Trees Post-Harvest At a recent field day, Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Nut Advisor David Doll…
El Nino Preparations Workshop
A workshop tomorrow, September 29, will help growers prepare for the possibility of wet weather from El Nino conditions. El Nino Preparations Workshop UC Cooperative Extension is holding an El…
El Nino Could Help Winter Chill
…that rely on chilling hours during the winter months saw an unusual occurrence of back-to-back low chill winters. Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Katherine Pope says it is highly unlikely…
Keeping Potassium Levels Up During Season
In some cases it can be valuable for almond growers to keep potassium levels up during the season to help post-harvest. Keeping Potassium Levels Up During Season Cooperative Extension Pomology…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
…West’s Sabrina Hill spoke with Vilsack about the extension. Dairy Program Extension Vilsack full interview The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides financial assistance to participating farmers…
Maximizing Nitrogen During Post-Harvest
…field day focusing on growers’ practices after harvest. Cooperative Extension Tree Nut Pomology Advisor David Doll says growers can remember to do a couple of things to maximize their nitrogen…
California’s FREP/WPHA Conference Comes to Seaside November 5-6, 2015
…those materials in consideration of existing environmental issues. The content is geared toward a wide range of agriculturalists, including agricultural supply and service consultants, growers, university extension specialists, certified crop…
Waiting on Winter Pruning in Walnuts
…looking to prune freeze damage on walnut trees should hold off until early spring. Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Katherine Pope says growers could be stressing the trees too much….
Even Late Painting Protects Trees After Freeze
…young walnut trees for winter and Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Katherine Pope says keeping some paint on hand is a good idea through winter. Pope says research has proven…
HM.CLAUSE Vegetable Seeds Celebrates 50 Years of Research in France
…more about in other posts archived on this website. Part 2 [audio:http://www.southeastagnet.com/audio/vegetable-specialty-crops/Johnston Interview Pt 2.mp3] Download Audio UC Davis Associate Professor Florence Zakharov HM.CLAUSE has a U.S. headquarters located in…
Navel Crop Estimated Large, Might Miss Target
The Cooperative Agricultural Support Services (CASS) 2015-16 California Navel Orange Objective Measurement Report released on September 11, 2015, forecasts the upcoming navel crop to be 86 million, 40-pound cartons. Eighty-three…
Tips for Limiting Walnut Watering This Month
…trees this month for winter. Cooperative Extension Tree Crop Advisor Katherine Pope says limiting irrigation is important and growers need to watch for some signs before starting it back up….