…many other crops and commodities makes our state an advantageous place to take the next step in the process that ends on our consumers’ plates. We have the raw materials,…
Agri View: Crop Reports
Everett Griner talks about the size of crops in today’s Agri View. Crop Reports…
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…care, whether to protect a small home garden or rows of crops on commercial farmland,” Schlegel said. “Farm Bureau shares the agency’s desire to protect workers, but we are concerned…
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
…year’s crop was 520 million pounds. Pistachio trees generally have smaller crops in alternating years, and 2015 was expected to be an “off” year. “We knew this year was going…
Healthy Lawn-Part 2
In the second part of her series Cathy Isom helps us answer the question….to seed or over-seed when it comes to caring for your lawn in the Fall. Healthy Lawn-…
Water Lost in Storm Runoff Substantial
…in Storm Runoff Substantial The University of California Davis (UC Davis) project that is experimenting to see what crops can handle winter flooding is showing good results. UC Davis Integrated…
Opinion: You Know You’re At a California Fair When…
…fairs have a designated place for agriculture, somewhere like the ag building at the Big Fresno Fair. This building holds examples of the vast array of crops the Central Valley,…
Beet Curly Top Virus Monthly Report
…nymphs observed. Personnel continued to identify and monitor fallow fields for BLH populations as the Program prepares for the fall spray campaign. • BLH population surveys and host plant…
El Nino and Drought Could Deliver a One-Two Punch to Unprotected Soils
…your plow rest this fall,” recommends NRCS State Agronomist Dennis Chessman. “If we get high-intensity, above-normal rainfall like El Nino has brought in the past, fields will really benefit from…
Almond Board: Fall Weed Management
It’s time to think about fall weed management, and the management plan for the upcoming season. Sabrina Hill talks with UC Weed Specialist, Brad Hanson. Almond Update for October 8…
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. Celebrates Completion of Newest Manufacturing Facility in Hanford, California
…potassium and sulfur for a variety of crops. KTS, along with the family of Crop Vitality products, provides growers the ability to apply nutrients more precisely and falls directly in…
Video Highlights Dairy Drip Project’s Success
…to keep a consistent nitrogen level in the output water. The system also filters the water to the point that it can be applied to feed crops through drip systems….
More Crops To Be Tested for Winter Flooding
The University of California Davis (UC Davis) project that is flooding ag land during the winter months is planning on testing more crops in the future. More Crops To Be…
California Ag Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops
…crops (including floriculture). “Specialty crops define much of California agriculture,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross. “This grant funding is an important piece of our…