…negatively impacting orchard health and crop yields. The findings will assist in identifying the orchard practices and conditions that are most suited for groundwater recharge, and which orchards can be…
Bacterial Spot History Shows Losses
…Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll says bacterial spot could be a bigger issue this year for almond growers, especially for fritz and padre varieties. Doll says it’s still unclear…
California Walnut Nursery Sales Report
2015 California Walnut Nursery Sales Report The primary objective of the California Walnut Nursery Sales Report survey is to estimate planted acres by variety for the 2015 crop year based…
California Walnut Acreage Report
…in early November. The questionnaire contained previously reported crop, variety, and acreage information preprinted. Producers were asked to update the information with new plantings, removals, and any other corrections; new…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…which led to overall weak demand for crop protection products. The strong volume growth was offset by the significant depreciation of local currencies against the dollar, causing US dollar-denominated sales…
Biomass Incentives Resumed by USDA
…in rural America,” said Dolcini. “The Biomass Crop Assistance Program currently supports more than 890 growers and landowners farming nearly 49,000 acres to establish and produce dedicated, nonfood energy crops…
Microscopes Focus on Shot Hole Borer
…really excited about some new high-powered microscopes. Shot hole borer remains a major concern for the avocado industry, which is a main crop for Ventura County. Little is still known…
National Pick Strawberries Day
…entire crop, right there in your garden! Oh, watch out for those big “kids” too, because everybody loves fresh strawberries. Strawberry plants are an easy to grow perennial. They are…
Study Reaffirms GMO Safety
…the GE crops. However, evolved resistance to current GE characteristics in crops is a major agricultural problem. A tiered process for regulating new crop varieties should focus on a plant’s…
Butterfly and Pollinator Garden
…building a raised bed or using flower pots. Prep your soil: If you’re planting in your yard, remove the lawn and current plant cover and rake the soil. Additional dirt…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Plans Approved by CWC
…reflect DWR’s responsibility under SGMA. DWR must evaluate the development and implementation of GSPs, alternatives, and coordination agreements by local Groundwater Sustainability Agencies or Local Agencies. The regulations cover such…
Funding for Bioeconomy Research and Development
…helped jumpstart efforts to provide a reliable supply of advanced plant materials for biofuels. Through our Biomass Crop Assistance Program, for example, USDA is incentivizing more than 890 growers and…
USDA Increases Sugar Quantity, Access
…strong 2016 crop, but they continue to face uncertainty. Based on the projections in the May 10, 2016 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, USDA took this action…
Agri View: Chocolate Pleasure
Everett Griner talks about the drought affecting the cocoa crop in today’s Agri View. Chocolate Pleasure From: Undark.org Climate Change Could Pinch the World’s Chocolate Supply A hotter, drier climate…