…will be monitoring orchards during citrus bloom to evaluate the progress to determine petal fall. “As it starts to warm up, the blossoms start to pop open quicker and that…
Discovery of Plant Rust in Your Garden
…your plants, but it rarely kills crops outright. However, if you leave the disease to run its course, your plants will decline in health and may not produce as expected…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…in late April or early May. The industry makes tremendous effort to ensure the safety of crops as well as the workforce, which have been amplified even further to prevent…
Foodservice Down, But ‘Brisk’ Fresh Avocado Market Helping
…still keep some distance between workers…We understand there have been extra shifts and different hours to do their best to keep their workers safe.” Listen to the report. Specialty Crops…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…to work. And that’s good, as crops and critters don’t grow themselves, no matter what some folks might think. In farming, there’s always another job to do. So farmers can…
How to Catch a Swarm of Bees Safely
…onto a tree branch, give the branch a firm, solid, shake. Most of the bees should fall right into the box. You’ll know if you have captured the Queen if…
Shrubs to Make Your Spring Garden Shine
…shades of pink and white, and many offer a pleasant fragrance or great fall foliage color. Some varieties of viburnum, like ‘Eastern Snowball,’ can even look like hydrangeas when they’re…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
…protect themselves, their employees, their families, and their crops.” County Farm Bureaus around California and CFBF will remain operational, in order to support their members. “County Farm Bureaus provide a…
Samples Needed to Help ‘Stop the Rot’ Project
…in all seven different U.S. growing regions; obviously focusing here on California,” said Vegetable Crops Farm Advisor and one of the 24 researchers involved in the project, Brenna Aegerter. “We…
New Regulation Could Drastically Alter Drone Operation
…ranchers in managing their crops and livestock and making important business decisions. Listen to the report below. Modern Ag Report ~ 03.20.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
DPR Evaluation of Neonicotinoids Making Progress
…to move to look at what mitigation might be necessary for specific crops and specific products to make sure they can be used appropriately but they’re also not causing undue…
Types of Bonsai Trees Best for the Beginner
…beautiful deciduous tree with numerous cultivars that present a wealth of colorful fall foliage. This tree likes sunny spots, but will struggle with midday heat and might do well to…
Sivanto Applications Showing Strong Results for Growers
Sivanto Prime applications are proving to be effective for growers in combatting pest pressures in multiple different crops. Farmers have been able to gain control of sugarcane aphid in sorghum…
Some Garden Plants with Colorful Foliage
…flowers, smoke tree, is prized for its large, gorgeous blue-green or purple foliage that turns red, orange, or yellow in the fall. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…