…Soil University of California Riverside has been conducting a trial on avocados that has included field studies on irrigation and salinity management and grower questionnaires. Graduate Student Researcher Julie Escalara…
2015 Spring Walnut Grafting Demonstration and Field Meeting to be held
University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and Suchan Farm & Nursery invite growers and others interested in walnut grafting techniques to attend the 2015 Spring Walnut Grafting Demonstration and Field…
From Over 100,000 to 1: Partners Band Together to Beat the European Grapevine Moth
…partners with the best science and data to combat EGVM. At a field day organized by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UC Coop) and the County of Napa, UC…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Earth Day
…of world-renowned researchers and scientists – called the consensus statement – which translates key scientific climate findings from disparate fields into one unified message and reiterates the hazards listed below…
Almond Board: Alternaria Severity Model
…almond board also has much more about alternaria on its website. Head to www.almonds.com, then just enter the word alternaria in the search field, and several articles will come up….
Atwater FFA Competes Towards A Strong Finish
…efforts.” The field day is composed of a variety of agriculture CDE’s where students demonstrate their intellectual and “hands-on” skills in agricultural related fields and occupations. The final state contest…
Cotton Acreage May be Lowest Since the 1920s
…higher-value crops. Cotton acres in 2012 totaled 366,000 acres during a year of high prices for cotton lint and seed. “There is an amazing transformation going on here from field…
2015 Conservation Easement Applications for Agricultural lands and Wetlands Due May 15
…their local NRCS field office to apply for the program. ACEP applications may be submitted at any time to NRCS. However, applications for current funding must be submitted on or…
Water for Farms – a Briefing by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…delivery and field irrigation efficiencies are rising. Many irrigation districts have been upgrading delivery systems to provide more flexible service and minimize canal spills and seepage. Farmers have been switching…
Tax Preparation Tips
No time left to do it yourself? Today Cathy Isom tells us what we need to know before hiring someone else to prepare your taxes. Tax Tips…
Leaders say Regulations Handcuffing Citrus Industry
…with increasing DPR regulations. Nelson said they are also frustrated with the timetable on newly developed tools that are taking too long to be cleared and released for in-field use….
California Prospective Plantings for 2015
Sacramento — The USDA-NASS, Pacific Regional Field Office today released the forecasts of field crop plantings for 2015. These forecasts, of acreage planted and to be planted, are based on…
Atwater FFA Has Banner Results MJC Agriculture Field Day
The Atwater High School FFA joined nearly 1700 California high school agriculture students at the 62nd annual Modesto Junior College FFA Field on Saturday, March 28th. The contest involves high…
Pump Add-on Can Save Money
…his flow meters all the time. CIT’s workshop focused on showing the field workers what to look for on a pump that is operating inefficiently and recommending that flow meters…