In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the recent storms that came through California have brought some fungal pathogen concerns. The rainfall that swept over many areas of…
Color Changing Flowers to Plant in the Garden for “Rainbow” Blooms
…at the same time as the plant continues blooming from early summer through late fall. Even the unopened buds have the same color as a glass of lemonade streaked with…
Tree that Grows and Provides Healthy Nuts for a Lifetime
…can produce up to 50 pounds of nuts per year. Some varieties are also self harvesting which means that the nuts fall to the ground when they’re ripe. Others need…
The Western View: It’s Railfest Weekend in Reedley!
…Railfest, and train enthusiasts are gathering at Hillcrest to celebrate the steam engine. Hillcrest Farms is a popular pumpkin patch in the fall and a Christmas tree farm in December….
Creating a Garden that Appeals to All of the Senses
…interesting edible crops in your garden and there will always be something to tickle your taste buds. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Creating a Garden…
Heliae Joins the Celebration of 1,000 Episodes of Farm City Newsday
…improving soil health, they’re improving soil quality, and your crops going to benefit along the way.” The PhycoTerra product line has proven to be successful in a variety of different…
Agricultural Exports Projected to Grow Over Next 10 Years
…exports. The Agricultural Production to 2030 report is also projecting the value of fruit, tree nuts, vegetables, and pulse crops to increase significantly. Over the coming years, the combined value…
Chores Needing to Be Done in the Garden in March
…the Pacific Northwest region have work to do. Such as setting out nontoxic slug bait, buying seedlings for warm-weather crops, as well as planting cabbage and cauliflower. Days are getting warmer,…
When Will It Be Safe to Start Planting Plants and Seed Outside
…occurred in past years in your region. A “frost” date really means when temperatures fall to 32°F or lower, which is cold enough to damage leaves or kill tender plants….
E.M. Tharp, WAE Announce Scholarship Winners
…at Fresno State in the fall. Her long-term goal is to become a high school agriculture teacher. Lemm began participating in 4-H at nine by showing rabbits, attending community service…
Good, yet Lower, 2021 Avocado Forecast Due to Weather
…was correct. The California Avocado Commission said fall and winter weather events including high winds have dropped the production forecast eight percent. The commission now believes the total yield for the 2020/2021…
Different Types of Greens to Be Growing This Spring
…easy to grow and like to get started before those summer crops are ready to be outside. Some examples include Arugula, Collard greens, Turnip Greens, Mustard greens, Sorrel, and Cress….
Value of Utilized Production of California Vegetables
…crops showed increases. Multiple types of lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes, cantaloupe, and sweet potatoes all experienced various levels of growth in utilized production value. Plantings were also down in 2020, with…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
An emergency registration has greenlighted another tool for almond growers to use through petal fall. As of February 12, producers can use kasugamycin to control bacterial blast. The Section 18…