…carbon those flames liberated to increase climate change. However, If the beetle-killed trees had been removed by foresters, if the low level chaparral and grasses had been trimmed back by…
California Walnuts: “The Crop Looks Good”
…of tonnage with more trees coming into production. Certified Crop Advisor and Sustainability Specialist for Ultra Gro, Richard Kreps said that the trees orchards he’s seen have looked great so…
Proposed Prop 65 Action to Affect Certain Nut Products
Officials are looking to establish acceptable limits for nut products as it relates to Proposition 65 constraints. Prop 65 addresses warnings for certain chemicals that have been linked to cancer….
Fall Planting Prepares Your Garden for Spring
…down fresh sod. Once the weather cools off after summer but the soil is still warm enough for root development, it’s the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs. When…
Proper Land Management Can Help Forest Owners Ease Wildfire Risk Following Mass Tree Die-off
…dying and dead standing trees, and thinning live trees. The authors conclude with a glimmer of hope for the future of California forest lands. “Carefully planned forest management can reduce…
California Olive Growers: ‘Three Strikes and You’re Out’
…been pulling out trees because of negative trends in the industry. The substantial setbacks of the past few years have some industry members concerned about the future for olives being…
The Western View: Why is the West Burning – Again?
…beauty, heavily forested with the tallest trees in the world, set aside to be enjoyed by all for the generations, deserved much better care than it got. It’s ironic that…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: Pacific Northwest
…August: Pruning, composting, and checking for unwanted critters that may be snacking on your harvest, such as the tomato horn-worm. Stop applying fertilizer to perennials, shrubs, and trees — they’re…
Tricks to Keep Summer Gardens Looking Their Best: South
…need all of the help they can get during this hot summer month. And weekly deep watering — from irrigation or rainfall — is key for certain shrubs and trees….
Infected ACP in Commercial Grove ‘Not A Surprising Development’
…surprising. “We’ve had positive trees removed here in Riverside and we’re not that far from L.A. Eventually those two quarantine circles are likely to merge here in Southern California,” Rivera…
Addressing High Boron Conditions in Almonds
Alternative crops are being looked at for high boron areas in Northern California, but research is also looking at helping almond trees. As AgNet West reported this week, pistachios are…
Keeping a Cute, Tiny Critter from Invading Your Garden
…from your garden and love to climb trees to harvest nuts and fruits. Beyond eating your plants, they also like to dig. Several techniques to keep them out include using…
Pistachios ‘Eat Boron for Breakfast’, Could Be Northern California Option
Increasing pistachio acreage in Northern California is fueled partly by the trees’ ability to handle boron. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Advisor Katherine Jarvis-Shean said there is a large section of…
Stopping Bears from Making a Picnic Out of Your Garden
…a challenge. Planning and using safe human deterrents is key. Bears are more frequently visiting gardens these days and they’re most attracted to fruits, nuts, veggies, and berry bushes. While…