…NRCS can now do the evaluations off-site using aerial photography and other resources. Incorporating criteria to better reflect on-field observations of hydrology, rather than basing determinations strictly on a set…
Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers
…Manager of Field Outreach and Education Spencer Cooper said RCDs in Tehama and Glenn Counties, East Stanislaus County, and Kern County are offering the tests but growers should check with…
Almond Matters: Orchard Planting Considerations
…cold storage. I’ve seen fields go in as late as the middle of May,” said Burkdoll. “It’s better to do it when the time is right when the field is…
Food Safety Inspections Resuming Amid Government Shutdown
…one of the biggest operational challenges in FDA’s modern history and it was fully enabled by the leadership of FDA’s field force and the colleagues who serve the country on…
Almond Matters: Establishing Good Peach Twig Borer Control
…the spring. Courtesy: The Almond Doctor “Peach twig borer can be a very devastating pest, especially on young orchards,” Valent Field Market Research Representative Tino Lopez said. “If you don’t…
Biosolorization a Potential Tool for Producers?
…percent, which is a huge jump. That’s good for carbon sequestration and the overall health of the soil.” Simmons said they have field trials going on lettuce, tomatoes, and many…
Citrus Was Unharmed Over Weekend, Colder Nights Ahead
Reports from the field say citrus was unharmed over the weekend as growers patrolled orchards last night. California Citrus Mutual Director of Government Affairs Alyssa Houtby said temperatures in many…
Almond Matters: Controlling Fleabane and Marestail in Orchards
…toughest weeds that farmers have to contend with in orchards,” Valent Field Market Research Representative Tino Lopez said. “The most effective way of controlling fleabane and marestail is to get…
Shasta Variety a Vigorous Almond Tree
…see the tree’s characteristics in the field. Blue Diamond Growers Membership Development Manager Ben Goudie fielded a few questions from growers about the new variety recently, and he said high-density…
More Produce Recalled from E. coli Outbreak
…red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, and cauliflower they produced from November 27 to November 30 in particular fields. The recall is entirely voluntary, and Adam Bros. said in a…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…of America. The winners will be showcased February 12-14, 2019, during the World Ag Expo® in Tulare, California. A large and impressive field of cutting-edge, cost-saving, and resource-managing products were…
Almond Matters: Weed Control Programs Starting Earlier This Year
…control,” said Manager of Field Development for Valent U.S.A. Pat Clay. “Make sure that sprayer is well calibrated to deliver the amount of product that you want to deliver. Make…
Self-Fertile Almond Varieties Starting to Show Characteristics
…we are starting to see Shasta’s characteristics in the field. Many nurseries say more self-fertile varieties are on the way. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk…
Cattlemen Urge Action to Reduce Trade Barriers in Japan
…action is taken to level the playing field.” A number of key U.S. competitors have negotiated agreements that provide their producers with preferential access to the Japanese market. For example,…