Growers in Fresno County are making preparations for the approaching busy season with warmer temperatures on the way. CEO of the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Ryan Jacobsen pointed out that…
California Prunes Look ‘Very Good’ After A Strong Bloom
California prunes appear to be off to a good start after a strong bloom period. The cooler temperatures during bloom seem to have set the crop up for success as…
Critical Timing for Vine Mealybug Management
Temperatures are beginning to warm up and the season is reaching a crucial point for growers planning their vine mealybug management approach. Infestation can occur fairly rapidly because of their…
Spring Cattle Work Calls for COVID-19 Precautions
…reduce the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19. Though many people working cattle are not in the high-risk category, many are, and future contact with someone who is high risk…
FCC Designates $1 Billion for Precision Agriculture
…and supporting investment in high-speed Internet in ways that specifically help precision agriculture.” CEO of Trilogy Networks and taskforce leader, George Woodward noted that the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the…
Almond Matters: Seasonal Priorities for Growers
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, growers are evaluating their seasonal priorities as the temperatures begin to warm up throughout California. Two points of emphasis as the…
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…perennial crop yields, and further pollution reduction could create additional gains.” Emissions from transportation and energy production along with rising temperatures were found to have a wide range of effects…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…continue with production. Growers will remain busy as fruits and vegetables continue to be in high demand in grocery stores. “What we’re hearing from both growers and shippers, as well…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Preparation
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, with temperatures forecasted to rise again growers will want to be ready with their pest management preparation. Manager of Field Development…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
…in sanitary practices,” Johansson said. “That’s already a high priority for reasons both of food safety and employee health. Farmers take a number of steps on a regular basis to…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…it legal, as an employer, to check employees’ temperatures at the start of every shift? We know one of the three symptoms is individuals running a fever of 101 [degrees]…
Sivanto Applications Showing Strong Results for Growers
…then transmitting it elsewhere. The pest has a strong association with overwintering in riparian areas and typically becomes active in vineyards when temperatures begin to warm up in the Spring. Sivanto…
Almond Update: Incentives Help Pay for Upgrades, Orchard Recycling
…Quality Initiative (NAQI), which can help growers replace high polluting engines in certain counties. ABC’s Principle Analyst Jesse Roseman said the second is the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Healthy…
Growing Bonsai Even if You Are a Beginner
…moved outdoors during the growing season. They are often moved indoors in winter since freezing temperatures are dangerous to bonsai plants. Moisture, combined with temperatures below 32°F, can damage stems…