Peachtree borer can wreak havoc on several stone fruit crops such as peach, cherry, and plum trees. Controlling the insect can be challenging because, as their name describes, the pest…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…Daeschner said. The company currently sources its high-end materials mainly from Italy, but is interested in transitioning to fabrics that are not only high quality, but also have a reduced…
Third Round of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
…in need. “These contract awards will go to vendors who submitted the strongest proposals in support of American agriculture and the American people. The high level of interest and quality…
How to Get Started with Raising Peafowl
…straw on the floor. Do not place them up high! The more space you can provide for your peafowl, the better. Males have been known to fight if they are…
Fall Planting Prepares Your Garden for Spring
…because the still-warm soil temperatures give their roots time to grow enough to survive the winter. Fall is the best time to establish new turf grass, either by seeding or laying…
Week in Review: Smoke Challenges for Winegrapes, Warming Temperatures to Change CA Production
Another series of wildfires in California is again creating issues for winegrape growers in relation to smoke exposure. Warming temperatures in the state are projected to have a multitude of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-09-20
…California Cattle Council detailing their priorities in a strategic plan and we’ve got the details on evaluating almond rootstocks in high boron. Tune in to the show for these news…
Making Sure Potted Plants Stay Hydrated While Vacationing
…water and are more exposed to warm temperatures, they tend to dry out much faster. To make sure you don’t come home to a wilted mess, try these ideas: Check…
California Crop Production to Be Impacted by Warming Temperatures
…centered on air temperatures and not crop temperature, so there is an opportunity to offset some of the negative impacts of higher temperatures with appropriate irrigation. Now a project scientist…
Almond Update: Maximizing Returns With Proper Moisture Content
Moisture levels in almond crop loads can cause several issues. Levels too high can cause exports to be rejected at ports. Moisture can lead to an increase in aflatoxins and…
Producers Optimistic for Pumpkin Demand Heading into Fall
…the pumpkin demand will probably be pretty high. I don’t know if folks will be out and about quite as much. We’re kind of envisioning maybe people being at home…
Potato Varieties Showing Promise in Kern County Trials
…varieties to be trialed in California. Of the 17 entries, the highest yield was 236 hundredweight from the AC11467-4 W variety. Sidhu explained that many of the varieties performed beyond…
Mitigating Heat Stress on Beef Cattle Operations
…the effects that high temperatures can have on their livestock. Jesse Larios from Foster Feed Yard in Brawley said they approach the issue by providing shade, fresh water and altering…
Recent Heatwave Had Mixed Impact on Cucurbit Production
…the way into October. VP of Crops and Soils, Bryan Van Groningen noted that the high temperatures in the middle of August actually provided some benefits to their watermelon crops….