…as we go north. That’s a fairly typical pattern during an El Niño year.” Temperatures throughout California appear to be slightly above average according to Dr. Anderson, but the storm…
CA FFA Students Lived to Serve Their Community During the Camp Fire
Courtesy FFA Students from Gridley High School FFA worked to provide relief efforts during the Camp Fire that blazed through Butte County. The students helped with sorting donations, feeding livestock,…
Planning Ahead for Your Spring Garden
…yard because that’s the best place to forget about it. Instead, design a garden that will work well in high traffic areas around the house, where you’ll constantly be passing…
First Snow Survey of the Year Reveals a Strong Start
…King noted. There was also a discussion about the overall climate during the press conference, where DWR’s State Climatologist Dr. Michael Anderson noted that temperatures are a few degrees higher…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 01-03-19
…why it’s crucial for the industry. You’ll hear a report on low temperatures through the Central Valley benefiting the citrus industry, the table grape industry is feeling secondary impacts from…
Lows Remain Beneficial for Busy Citrus Growers
…a few degrees higher than the last few nights, but CCM said the experienced low temperatures seem to have remained beneficial for the industry. Cooler temperatures can promote fruit flavor…
Salinity Yield Trials in Alfalfa Show Interesting Results
After multiple years of production trials, researchers with the University of California Cooperative Extension have found that alfalfa can still be produced effectively using irrigation water with high salinity. The…
Female Sterile NOW Moths Did Perform in Trial
…they didn’t have high hopes after the first night, however, but the moths performed better after a period of acclimation. “The irradiated females on the very first night of exposure…
Building a Mini Greenhouse with CD Cases
…The first pair is 2 cases wide by two cases high, and the long walls are 3 cases wide by 2 cases high. Keep the cases closed and glue them…
Citrus Was Unharmed Over Weekend, Colder Nights Ahead
…several weeks.’ Navel oranges can take cooler temperatures than smaller fruit. Mandarin varieties can be sensitive to temperatures under 32 degrees. CCM reminds the industry and public that the lowest overnight…
Sustainability Still Ranking High on Consumer Want List
…Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025…
The Western View: Keep Pets Safe During the Holidays
…is a big threat to both cats and dogs. It needs to be placed where they can’t knock it down, and the strings of lights need to be high enough that…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…We will be saving money for the taxpayers and improving our ability to retain more employees in the long run. And we are increasing the probability of attracting highly-qualified staff…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…the number of high vulnerabilities by 73 percent, decreasing USDA’s weaknesses in software or hardware that can be exploited by a hacker. Reduced Fleet Size: After reviewing the motor fleet,…