The state’s pumpkin harvest is looking good. California is the fifth largest pumpkin producer in the U-S, and this year that ranking may go up. Bad weather damaged crops in…
Health Benefits from Dairy Products
The Dairy Council of California has released it’s Fall 2012 trends report. According to the report , dairy has the potential to play a big role in diabetes prevention. AgNet…
Dow AgroSciences Acquires Cal/West Seeds
…in Woodland, Calif. Cal/West is a leading supplier of alfalfa, clover, and other crops to seed companies and growers in the U.S., Canada, and 25 other countries around the world….
Bagrada Bug Invades Desert Crops
Bagrada Bug has come back this year in high numbers on broccoli and other crops. For a larger image of the Bagrada Bug please click the photo. …
USDA Specialty Block Grant Program
…(SCBGP) funds from the USDA, visit this website; http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/scbgp and click on Definition of Specialty Crops to view a comprehensive list of eligible and ineligible specialty crops under the SCBCP….
Experts to Speak at Upcoming Field Days
Top agricultural advisors and specialists in the state’s cotton, alfalfa and almond industries will discuss current issues affecting these crops and offer valuable pest management and production tips to San…
Fruit Fly Eradicated From San Joaquin County
…hatch into maggots and tunnel through the flesh of the fruit, making it unfit for consumption. While fruit flies and other pests that threaten California’s crops and natural environment are…