…resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees (known as “covers”), which can control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. CRP…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…they have about 38,000 acres. Most of that’s very young trees not into production yet, so they have a lot of potential coming online and they’re planting a lot of…
Cover Cropping in Almond Orchards Shows Promise
…also provide much-needed forage for pollinators, with the research indicating very little competition for pollination between the cover crop and the trees. “When you talk to beekeepers they do feel…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-14-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering one way to avoid WJTD by sending trees into…
The Western View: CDFA: Helping Ag Grow
…each year for violations of California or federal plant quarantine laws. The inspectors also look for fruit flies, which are a constant threat. Not only fruits, but vegetables, nuts, some…
Almond Matters: Being Prepared for a Flash Bloom
…year. Too many trees blooming simultaneously can overwork bees in getting to the flowers while the stigma is still viable, which can limit nut set. “If everything blooms quickly and…
Preventing Ice Damage to Your Plants
…to harden off. Stake Trees if ice build-up on plants is not severe, sometimes staking a plant is enough to keep it safe until you clear it of ice. Just…
Citrus Growers Weathering Freezing Temperatures
…of it the last two nights just trying to keep the trees from freezing.” New flush on coastal lemon trees was damaged by freezing temperatures. Growers throughout California, especially in…
Almond Matters: Making Plans for Using A Plant Growth Regulator
…approaching. Extending bloom in almond trees can maximize the potential for pollination and help growers increase overall nut set. “Couple of things you need to be thinking about as far…
Pistachio Winter Juvenile Tree Dieback A Confounding Issue
Pistachio growers will be watching for signs for winter juvenile tree dieback (WJTD) as trees begin to come out of dormancy in the spring. Damage is typically found in trees…
Meeting Monday to Discuss Recently Expanded HLB Quarantine Zone
…invited to a grower meeting on Monday, February 3. Recent detections of HLB-positive trees in Colton have prompted an expansion of the HLB quarantine zone to include areas of Redlands…
USDA Leads Efforts in International Year of Plant Health
…Plant Health: Look for and report unusual signs of pests or disease in trees and plants to your local Extension, State department of agriculture, or local State Office. Don’t move firewood. Instead, buy…
Almond Update: Fungus Causing Trees to Snap Off At Base
…told AgNet West’s Brian German that avoiding wounds on younger trees is critical to avoid the fungus that can cause trees to snap off at the base. Listen to Johnson’s full…
Creating a Backyard Tropical Paradise
…is to create layers of foliage and flowers. This means using tall trees all the way down to the smallest groundcover plants. Strong architectural plants, such as palms, cycads, yuccas,…