…products on the market today that claim some reach back control, but always be preventative. Get out into the field and scout. Being aware of conditions and diseases that might…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…more opportunities to participate. “The target audience for this is anybody that’s involved in some of the pest management decisions inside the field,” Castillo noted. “That can range from PCAs…
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
…level playing field in agricultural markets, addressing long-standing concerns about discrimination and unfair treatment. As the USDA continues its efforts to revitalize the Packers and Stockyards Act, stakeholders remain divided…
Week in Review: Initial CVP Allocations & A Grower Perspective on New Raisin Varieties
…Outlook Forum. A new weed was found for the first time in California in a Butte County rice field towards the end of last year. The USDA has yet to…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…scouting your fields on a regular basis depending on the crop that you have in the season. Also, being aware of the weather patterns and what you’re dealing with such…
Almond Matters: Proactive Measures for Disease Threats
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., concerns arise for growers as bloom season commences amidst stormy weather in California. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A.,…
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
…in the field,” Sahatjian said. Sahatjian is optimistic that industry researchers will find methods for overcoming grape shatter and improving the new raisin varieties so that cutting canes will not…
White Water Fire: A New Weed Concern for Rice Growers
A new weed was found for the first time in California in a Butte County rice field towards the end of last year. The California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Almond Update: Nutrient Summit Presentations Now Available
…delivered a presentation on Soil Preparation and Nutrient Amendments. She highlighted several considerations for growers to keep in mind when planting new almond trees. “The big ones, I would say,…
California Chill Report: Tracking Chill Conditions for Dormex Applications
…comprehensive understanding of tree response. This winter has thus far been somewhat behind last year in terms of chill accumulation. Khezri emphasized the importance of using field weather stations or…
Almond Matters: Disease Mitigation with Rainy Bloom Period
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., disease mitigation will be an important component for almond bloom this year. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…who will be attending four-year universities to major in an agricultural field. This year’s winners, Kendra Ward of Hanford, CA and Reed DeBoer of Porterville, CA, will each receive $2,500…
NRCS Seeking Public Comment on Eight Conservation Practices
…in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. NRCS State Conservationists that choose to adopt the practices in their States will incorporate the practices into the electronic Field Office Technical Guide….
Almond Matters: Bloom Preparation Amidst Series of Storms
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., bloom preparation is underway as growers contend with continued rainstorms. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said…