…residue on produce in California, hemp holding its value for organic growers, and why citations have become the new normal for fruit and nut producers. Tune in to the show…
Citrus Grower Offer Extended
Through Nufarm TreeFirst, citrus growers may qualify for Mycoshield® treatment at no cost. Growers purchasing a minimum of 1,000 citrus trees for planting from participating nurseries will qualify for Mycoshield…
Almond Update: Sanitation a Must as Harvest Wraps Up
California is on the home stretch of the 2019 almond harvest with later varieties like Fritz and Monterey now coming off the trees. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology Farm Advisor David…
Off-Year Pistachio Crop Lighter Than Expected; Size and Quality Strong
…Executive Director Richard Matoian. “So, that’s a little disappointing there.” Nut size and quality become even more important factors for years that are expected to be lighter in terms of…
Growing Drumstick Plants for Year-Round Greens
…inch deep in the soil. You can plant up to 7 dwarf moringa trees in one large pot. Most people who grow Moringa do so for the leaves and the…
Programs Help Producers Reach Dust Reduction Goals
Assistance programs are helping nut producers around the state reach their dust reduction goals. Kern County producer Bret Sill with Sill Properties said taking advantage of programs that help growers…
Popular Tropical Fruit to Grow at Home
…to Grow at Home Growing heat loving or tropical plants is possible in containers. And one plant that works best is the Banana Tree. Bananas technically aren’t trees, but herbaceous…
Some Natural Ways to Kill Poison Ivy
…climb on trees or your house. Others are bush varieties. There are ways of getting rid of it using natural methods. One example is combining one cup of salt and…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…losses of certain crops, trees, bushes or vines in counties with a Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration or a Secretarial Disaster Designation (primary counties only). Disaster losses must have been a…
Wasps are Beneficial Insects for Your Garden
…Unfortunately for us, wasps are attracted to open cans of soda pop, fruit juice, fallen apples beneath fruit trees, and other sweet foods. Be sure to cover drinks and open…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…typically indicating nut loss inside. Early season (March-April) infestation leads to the most severe yield loss when the nuts drop to the ground. The best way to confirm the damage is…
California Table Olives Look to Bounce Back in 2019
…weather which sped up the start of bloom, followed by those cold temperatures really impacted trees. The NASS stated growers this year reported some rain issues that affected olive set…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…soil reduces potassium (K) uptake and stressing trees may encourage sunburn and growth of Cytospora cankers. The pressure chamber is a great tool for judging whether trees are overly stressed for lack…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-14-19
…nut export markets, California approving the storage of B20 and more on the trade dispute with China. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….