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…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
…– 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. University of California Cooperative Extension Stanislaus County 3800 Cornucopia Way Room: HI Modesto, CA 95358 Monday, November 10, 2014 – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00…
Irrigation Trial Covered at Nut Conference
A current almond orchard water trial in several areas of California focuses on deficit irrigation. Irrigation Trial Covered at Nut Conference Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Blake Sanden says the trial…
Almond Board: Water Issues Lead to High Salinity
In drought years, growers are more reliant on groundwater and water quality becomes an issue. Water Issues Lead to High Salinity Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll said soil salinity…
Short Storms Needed for Nut Harvest
The Northern California walnut harvest could use another short rain event. Short Storms Needed for Nut Harvest University of California Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Richard Buchner says walnut harvest is…
Early Walnut Harvesting
Like many other crops in California, harvest for walnuts started a little early this season. Early Walnut Harvesting Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins says some growers in Lake and…
Warmer Temperatures Equal Less Pears
Climate change and warmer temperatures create a perfect environment for fire blight. Warmer Temperatures Equal Less Pears Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins says her area in northern California is…
Many Possible Causes for Walnut Damage
Black, mushy walnut hulls are showing up in trees, and experts want growers to know what they are seeing. Causes for Walnut Damage University of California Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor…
Almond Board Announces Bee Management Practices
…Practices, the Almond Board is responding strongly on honey bee health and, in particular, pesticide use and considerations during bloom,” said Dr. Eric Mussen, UC Davis Extension Apiculturist Emeritus. “Their…
Common Fire Blight Treatments Going Away
…no longer be available for growers next season. University of California Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Rachel Elkins says a collaboration with researchers and professors has received a second round of…
Fire Blight Spreading in Pears
…Pears Fire blight remains the top biological restriction for growing pears. According to Cooperative Extension Advisor Rachel Elkins, more growers around the world are having to cope with the disease….