…is in bloom. It has at least ten percent bloom present on the trees and because of that we have certain requirements of our applicators, of our growers,” Tucker explained. …
HLB Spreads North to San Bernardino, Expands Quarantine
…neighboring areas. HLB is a bacterial disease that affects the vascular system of citrus trees and plants. While not harmful to humans, the disease kills citrus trees and has no…
Adding Under-Used Perennials to Your Garden
…useful groundcover plant in shady spots. Its thick, dark green, heart-shape leaves and spikes of bright pink spring flowers are a welcome treat under tall trees or dense shrubs. An…
Types of Bonsai Trees Best for the Beginner
…That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Types of Bonsai Trees Best for the Beginner Bonsai is essentially the art of taking regular-size trees, and shrinking them to fit…
Growing Bonsai Even if You Are a Beginner
…a Beginner With their majestic appearance, bonsai add an element of sophistication to any space. By artfully sculpting these tiny trees over time, you can create a miniature landscape right…
Almond Matters: Uniformity Compensates for Short Bloom Period
…to go through a second shed in April and that’s really when you can see what you’ve got in the trees, as far as a good crop set.” Listen to…
Dealing with Bacterial Garden Blight
…Garden Blight Bacterial blight is a common garden ailment. It’s a serious disease that affects many plants, including several Asian lilac varieties along with other large fruit and nut tree…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-16-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how spoon-feeding nutrients to trees has been beneficial in…
Automated Fertigation Could Be Ideal for Avocado Trees
Spoon-feeding nutrients to trees has been beneficial in trials and could be well suited with avocado production. Citrus growers in Florida trying to cope with huanglongbing disease have found that…
Almond Update: Three Factors Make Up Optimal Yield Equation
…Stong Spring Bloom Depends On Previous Year’s Practices Part Three: Bees, IPM, Nutrients Key To High Percentage Fruit Set Part Four: Water, Nutrients, Tree Health, Sunlight Interception Determine Final Kernal…
Working Together: Genetic Markers Making Walnut Breeding More Efficient
Improving production through genetics is a long process, but research supported by the California Walnut Board is making it more efficient. U.C. Davis Nut Crops Breeder Pat J. Brown has…
Almond Update: Ideal Conditions Fuel Flash Bloom
Almond bloom started as usual this season, but ideal conditions fueled development and trees went from a few early blossoms to almost full bloom quick. Although rain is needed, California…
Live, Adult Spotted Lanternfly Found in California
…states. The insect has a very wide host range, both agricultural and urban plants and trees. Dara said the tree of heaven seems to be its first choice, but grapevines…
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Fertility Management
…application through your drip or sprinkler lines.” Nitrogen applications should generally begin right after bloom as the trees leaf out. With the speed at which bloom is progressing this year,…