…looking forward to conducting some new research, which could include evaluating trellis systems in avocado production. Listen to the radio report below. The primary variety used in high density trellising…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…the Work Group with crafting a blueprint for moving forward after California prohibited the use of chlorpyrifos. “This report highlights current alternatives to chlorpyrifos, but it also underscores the need…
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
…Huanglongbing disease in the lab and the greenhouse setting.” Thus far in the research, the peptide appears to perform well even under conditions of significant heat. Warm temperatures have been…
Planting and Managing Cover Crops for Maximum Weed Suppression
…a high quality seed from a reputable source for cool season cereal grains, buckwheat, and soybeans. High quality pea, bell bean, cowpea, millet, and sorghum-sudangrass seed that is properly stored…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…and packing houses reaffirmed my interest in the field and gave me a foundation for my career,” Stuhr said. “Dr. Casey had high expectations of all his students so it…
Container Annuals that are Hard to Kill
…looking for shade-dwellers or sun-lovers. Scaevola are pretty blue-purple, fan-shape flowers that look like they would be high maintenance, but the truth is they love hanging out in baskets or…
UCR Partnership to Bring New Avocados to Market
…varieties that have the ability to thrive in various growing conditions, while producing optimal yields and high-quality fruit. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
FFA Celebrates 2020 Graduates Through Forever Blue Network
…celebrate the newest FFA alumni members, through the Grad2020 group. It was designed as a way to recognize this year’s high school and college seniors. Graduates can share personal stories…
NIFA Grant Helps UCR Develop Agricultural Technology
…of artificial intelligence (AI) in the agricultural sector to help efficiently address farming issues. “In an effort to help American farmers produce nutritious, high-quality products in a way that conserves…
Potential Cap-and-Trade Overhaul Would Be Costly for Agriculture
…generally raise around $600 million, with some of the money being used on projects that have a tenuous connection to achieving emission reductions such as the high-speed rail project. “The…
COVID-19 Safety Measures Complicate Heat Illness Prevention
…for monitoring workers to ensure their safety. “When we start to hit temperatures of 95 degrees or more, supervisors should only be observing 20 or less employees and also enacting…
Poisonous Plants in the Home
…the berries, fever, and rash. Since ivy tends to trail, set it somewhere high off the ground, out of reach of children and pets. Oleander is a popular herb. It…
You Should Keep a Garden Journal
…record temperatures, plant lists, and planting times. Whether it’s a plain old binder filled with hole punched paper or an app on your smart phone, got with works best for…
Almond Matters: Controlling Mites with Early Grower Action
…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….