…the extension of Section 179, a provision that provides a higher deduction level for some capital expenditures, like machinery and equipment, and the extension of bonus depreciation are key for…
Secretary Ross Signs Landmark Agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to Enhance Trade
…technical dialogue related to beef and organic trade, agricultural cooperative extension outreach, and climate change collaboration. “Mexico is a vital partner for California agriculture,” said Secretary Ross. “Further collaboration between…
Agriculture Emerging: a progress report at CDFA
From CDFA “Planting Seeds” Positive. Productive. Creative, collaborative, cooperative … CDFA staff, from scientists and veterinarians to inspectors and technicians, embody these characteristics as they undertake a variety of projects…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Dairy Margin Protection Program to Dec. 19
…also have a chance to share comments and help shape the Margin Protection Program for the future. Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the extension of the…
Red Palm Weevil Close to Eradicated
…effort was put forth to not allow that to happen. Red Palm Weevil Close to Eradicated UC Riverside Extension Specialist in Biological Control Mark Hoddle says they are close to…
Red Palm Weevil Update
…the red palm weevil showed up in Los Angeles and Cooperative Extension Specialist in Biological Control Mark Hoddle says they went to work to make sure the beetle didn’t spread….
Growers Compensating for Low Chilling Hours
Growers are using oils to compensate for lower chilling hours. Compensating for Chilling Hours Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Dr. Katherine Pope says nut growers are already using oils to compensate…
Managing Lower Chilling Hours
There are some tricks for growers to help manage less chilling hours for nut trees. Managing Lower Chilling Hours Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Dr. Katherine Pope says many growers are…
Less Chilling Hours Not Seen Yearly
…is an extremely warm winter chill period every decade or so. Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Dr. Katherine Pope says those years are gradually getting warmer when compared side by side….
Drought Year Causing Research Uncertainties
Drought conditions are complicating some research projects. Drought Year Causing Uncertainties Less chilling hours for trees in California and especially the central valley has become an increasing concern. Cooperative Extension…
Ranching and California’s Drought Workshop and Webcast
The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Natural Resource and Watershed Advisor, Royce Larsen is hosting a ranching and drought webcast of a workshop taking place at the University of California…
Almond Board Congratulates UC Davis Researchers on Water Conservation Award
…their water conservation work. Professors Patrick Brown, Jan Hopmans, and Ken Shackel, as well as recently retired Cooperative Extension Specialist Larry Schwankl were among a team of scientists awarded the…
Less Chilling Leading to Pistachio Problems
…Valley Nut Conference tomorrow at the Tulare County Fairgrounds, growers will hear from experts about the effects reduced winter cold streaks are having on pistachio nuts. Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor…
Water Quality Contributing to Salinity
Soil salinity is a major concern for almond growers, and the lack of quality water could be exaggerating the problem. Water Quality Contributing to Salinity University of California Cooperative Extension…