The supply of pistachios in the global market has been growing in recent years, putting a strain on demand. UC Cooperative Extension specialist, Brittney Goodrich said much of the acreage…
California Chill Report: Positive Response to Dormancy-Breaking Tools in Walnut Trees
In an effort to understand the impact of warmer winters on walnut trees, UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor, Kat Jarvis-Shean has been involved in a comprehensive multi-year trial. The…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…reduce their cost of electricity and maybe even producing excess electricity which could be combined with their neighbors to provide a transition for the rural electric cooperative, creating a new…
USDA Contributes Millions to Bolster Food Supply Chain
…over $270 million to date through cooperative agreements with state departments of agriculture to build resilience across the middle of the food supply chain and strengthen local and regional food…
NOW IPM Economic Calculator for Almond Production
…costs and returns of different IPM approaches. “Right now, I just have it for almond production,” explained Brittney Goodrich, Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist of Agricultural and Resource Economics with UC…
Proposed Amendments to California Raisins Marketing Order
…eliminating the designated cooperative bargaining association member seat, lowering quorum requirements, removing producer district representation, and more. The Committee proposed these amendments due to the industry’s significant size reduction, making…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
…providers. TA providers include specialists from the University of California Cooperative Extension Community Education Specialists (UCCS CESs) through their Climate Smart Agriculture Program. “Through our strong relationships with diverse farming…
Almond Update: Navel Orangeworm Challenges Took a Toll in 2023
The almond industry endured a tough year for navel orangeworm challenges in 2023 for a variety of reasons. During The Almond Conference, UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Pest Management Advisor,…
California Chill Report: Navigating Changing Chill Patterns
Chill patterns have been shifting over the past 50 years as a result of a higher frequency of warmer winters. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor, Kat Jarvis-Shean noted that…
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
Houston Wilson, Associate Cooperative Extension specialist in the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside, emphasized the need for proper and thorough winter sanitation in nut orchards in the wake of…
California Chill Report: Solutions for Growers Facing Chill Shortages
UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor, Kat Jarvis-Shean has been working on solutions for growers dealing with chill shortages. Historically, discussions surrounding chill accumulation have often concluded with limited recourse…
California Chill Report: The Crucial Role of Winter Chill in Fruit and Nut Trees
…trees, such as tree nuts and stone fruit, to cold temperatures during the dormant season. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor, Kat Jarvis-Shean, said that inadequate chill can create a…
Sanitation of Agricultural Field Equipment Questionnaire
…agricultural research and extension professionals, intends to guide future research and outreach efforts. Participation is anonymous, and the collected data will be used solely to shape research questions and outreach…
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
…2018, known simply as the 2018 Farm Bill, has been extended through September 30, 2024. The extension allows ARC and PLC programs to continue supporting farmers. Failure to meet the…