Some common diseases to watch for when growing asparagus. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. When growing asparagus, there are a number of common diseases to watch for….
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…Crop breeding, crop protection, climate change, animal health, animal disease and foodborne illnesses, and pandemics are critical areas requiring research investment. The report highlights the need to increase crop production…
Meat Sector Sees Significant Improvement in COVID Cases
…there has been some hesitancy within the industry. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been working with the meat sector in educating the workforce about the…
Zero-Maintenance Method for Growing Houseplants
…got yourself a soil-free garden. This method completely eliminates the leading causes of houseplant death: over-and under-watering. Without soil, your plants are also far less likely to face disease or…
Animal Agriculture Alliance Protecting Farmers from Animal Activists
…it will be the cause of future pandemics.” Since animals are sometimes raised in confinement, animal rights activists have claimed disease is ready to be spread throughout livestock and then…
Almond Matters: Recent Rains Bring Fungal Pathogen Concerns
…Burkdoll explained that fungicides are a central piece for tackling one of the pillars of the disease triangle. Neutralizing pathogens is integral to preventing disease issues from taking hold in…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungus Could Both Positively and Negatively Impact Tomato Genotypes
…evolve these relationships with these types of organisms.” The plants were then inoculated with diseases and the beneficial fungus did hurt some of the varieties, including modern-day types, which is…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-24-21
…CDPR and CDFA, growers paying close attention to disease pressure after statewide rain, and the California avocado market still cooking at home more. Tune in to the show for these…
Data Shows that Citrus Tarping Having Positive Impact on ACP Movement
…in place. The California Department of Food and Agriculture implemented the bulk citrus tarping requirement in 2017 after a recommendation from the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee. Data shows…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
Federal Maritime Commissioner officials are moving forward with an investigation into port congestion in California. The focus of the investigation is related to detention and demurrage practices of ocean carriers…
Almond Update: Pollination Seems Good Despite Wind and Temperatures
…the wind and weather fluctuation, disease pressure is low and pollination looks pretty good overall. “For the most part we are seeing pretty good bloom,” he said. “Some of the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-22-21
…earlier, strawberry research looking at pest and disease mitigation and a Biden immigration bill introduced into congress. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…Extension Specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology, specializing in vegetable and field crop diseases. The main concern is that the pathogen is causing vine decline between 45 and 60…
2020 ACP Blowups Manageable for Central Valley
…for we had a blowup in Kern County again,” Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program Grower Liason Judy Zaninovich said on a virtual conference discussing the matter. Because of the…