…can grow extremely quickly as temperatures begin to heat up. Larger operations in particular will want to pay close attention to any mite issues that may need to be addressed….
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…year the CAWG Foundation board selects several recipients from high schools throughout the state. Scholarship selection is based on scholastic ability, financial need, community involvement, leadership and a 500-word essay….
Legislation Seeks to Address San Joaquin Valley Canals
New legislation was recently introduced that will address several issues facing San Joaquin Valley Canals. The Restoration of Essential Conveyance Act was introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein as a means…
Working Together: Relieving Pressure on Increasing Complexity of Research
…tools for growers; quality research is needed now more than ever with the complexity of the research issues. Listen to Grant’s full interview. Working Together: Relieving Pressure on Increasing Complexity…
UC Studies Look at Costs and Returns for Irrigated Pastureland
A couple of new studies have been made available looking at the costs and returns for establishing and producing irrigated pasture. The two studies from UC ANR’s Agricultural Issues Center…
USDA Approves $2.5 Million for California Water Investments
…financial support for the completion of a new water treatment facility and installation of a new transmission pipeline. The funding will also be used to replace a segment of the…
Tree Nut Industry Provides Funding for more UCCE Researchers
…Almond Board provided financial support for an almond research intern to assist the local UC farm advisor in the area. With traditional funding sources from federal and state governments on…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
…more boots on the ground to assist farmers and landowners address conservation issues on their property with hands-on guidance. RCDs will bring on three more foresters, as well as soil…
Lawmakers Raise Questions About Food Box Program Administration
…several questions about the considerations that were made in awarding contracts under the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, including an applicant’s financial standing and ability to meet contract stipulations…
Food Supply Chain Protections Strengthened with Memorandum of Understanding
…agency’s regulatory duties in regard to food production and will alert USDA when issues arise that may require the agency to exercise its DPA authority. “This is an important preparedness…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
…an excellent material for grape growers looking to address issues of powdery mildew and botrytis. “We’ve looked at different rates, different timings, different adjuvants, different crops, and every single scenario…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
…those incentives in order for us to take the financial risk on these practices.” California’s farmers and ranchers are already working to implement practices to help address GHG emissions, while…
Almond Matters: Another Rain Event Means Another Fungicide Treatment
…and dry conditions may have addressed latent infections, but the recent rainfall is likely to bring those issues back. “That moisture basically kicks it into gear again. It’s really a…
Smoke Exposure Research in Grapes Begins Taking Shape
…groups in California, Oregon, and Washington came together to form the West Coast Smoke Task Force, which encouraged federal funding support to address important wildfire issues affecting grape production areas. …