…the spring and into the early part of our growing season, and so mite populations have been pretty subdued,” said Tino Lopez, Field Market Research Representative for Valent U.S.A.. “But…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…of Section 8703 to the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society. Good Neighbor Authority: On May 31, 2019, Forest Service distributed non-financial templates to field offices for implementation of Good Neighbor…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-21-19
…report on an increase in botrytis cases being seen in the field. Also, one of the three USMCA participants has ratified the deal. And first there was fake meat but…
Chinese Trade Negotiations to Continue at G20 Summit
…at the G20 summit. The White House released a statement that said “the two leaders discussed the importance of leveling the playing field for U.S. farmers, workers, and businesses through…
Almond Matters: Hull Rot Prevention Approaches
…Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A. Todd Burkdoll. “Getting the product on there before hull split is really, really key. Because if you wait until after hull split to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-17-19
…wondering if citations were being issued, we have that answer. New guidelines for citrus growers around the state in preparation for huanglongbing disease. Brian German has the details on the…
Almond Matters: Increased Alternaria Pressure Likely After Wet Spring
…of moisture this year the stage is set for a lot of Alternaria pressure,” said Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A. Todd Burkdoll. “Because this year we’ve had so…
Strawberry Mite Control Helped by Lesser-known Predator
…rely on early releases of mite predators to get out in the field and just start eating them up before the season gets underway.” Peck said they use the popular…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
…new IPM model was recently published in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management and was also highlighted during a presentation at the annual UC Strawberry Field Day in Santa Maria….
Tricolored Blackbirds Part of Dairy’s Conservation Story
…tricolored blackbirds who had inhabited one of their silage fields measured up to the entire population. “If that’s 10 percent, there really are very few.” The tricolored blackbird is federally…
New Agricultural Video Series to Train the Next Generation Debuts
…covering the entire production chain,” said UC Cooperative Extension Cropping Systems Specialist Jeff Mitchell. “Everything from preparation, marketing, establishment of crops, in-season management, harvesting, post-harvest management, and quality.” The videos…
The USDA Announces New Vision for Animal Genomics
…that need to be done,” Rexroad said. It describes the vision, current state of the art, the research needed to advance the field, expected deliverables and partnerships needed for each…
California Rice Planting Back on Track After Getting A Late Start
…and I think for the vast majority of the rice-growing region there should not be an issue getting rice in in time.” Wet conditions in rice fields prevented many growers…
May Rain Silver Lining for Strawberry Growers
…Manzanita Berry Farms General Manager Dave Peck said his plants are cranking out fruit. Many attendees at the annual Strawberry Field Day hosted by Manzanita Berry Farms, UC Cooperative Extension,…