…two 9-inch pie shells, $2.47. “Despite concerns earlier this fall about pumpkin production due to wet weather, the supply of canned product will be adequate for this holiday season,” Anderson…
Trans-Pacific Partnership and Japan
…whey proteins, which are often used in high-protein supplements. Tariffs on whipped cream, frozen yogurt, and various dairy- and cocoa-containing food preparations, as high as 29.8 percent, will fall to…
The Sweetest Season is Now in Session in Placer County
…rich and meaningful celebration of one of the region’s most recognized crops,” noted festival organizer Chef Gary Gilligan. “With contests, cooking demonstrations and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone in…
Pruning Young Trees Around Wet Weather
Pruning young trees can be a challenge this fall and winter if excess precipitation is in store from El Nino conditions. Pruning Young Trees Around Wet Weather Advisors say it’s…
No Economic Threshold for Big Pest
…leaf footed bug at the annual California Association of Pest Control Advisers conference last month. Tollerup says the bug can cause significant damage, and unlike some other pests, growers can’t…
Agri View: Pecan Truffles
…talks about pecan trees producing two different crops in today’s Agri View. Pecan Truffles Time Read more on Dr. Tim Brenneman, College of Agricultural Sciences, University of Georgia. University of…
Agri View: CCD Again
Colony Collapse Disorder continues to destroy our Honeybees and threaten our future. Everett Griner talks about CCD still threatening crops in today’s Agri View. CCD Again…
CDFA Wants You!
…proposals to California’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The SCBGP is an annual competitive solicitation process designed to enhance the competitiveness of California specialty crops. Specialty crops include fruits…
New Orchard Challenges with Wet or Dry Weather
A lot of new almond orchards are going in around the state again this fall and there’s a fine line between too wet or too dry of conditions. New Orchard…
Fitness Shoe
Shoes can make or break you when it comes to walking. Especially long distances. So before shopping for the perfect pair to kick off your Fall fitness don’t choose the…
Cotton Acreage Continuing to Fade
…John Pishue talked at a recent cotton tour about the challenges cotton production faces. Pishue says more and more cotton acreage is being converted to higher paying permanent crops and…
Almond Board: Groundwater Recharge Project
…potential of underground aquifers to increase water storage and available water supplies. At the same time, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, passed in fall 2014, will lead to the development…
Monitoring Key to Leaf Footed Bug Management
Courtesy: UCANR Sampling for leaf footed bug in almond orchards remains the key to successful management as populations need to be treated pretty quickly. Monitoring Key to Management Cooperative Extension…
A New Resource To Identify Beneficial Wasps
A new “one stop” resource is in development to help I.D. parasitic wasps that can keep predator insects away from crops. Rod Bain reports. A New Resource To Identify Beneficial…