California tree nut growers face threats to crop yield year-round, from damaging diseases to fungicide resistance to erratic weather. These challenges are often unpredictable, but growers can incorporate proven best…
Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines
…my way towards the specific details of that checklist.’” Wolfe said. “It’s a not-seeing-the-forest-for-the-trees challenge.” Wolfe recently noticed that larger operations might not be fully compliant with lockout/tagout by not…
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
…pest. Trained workers squirt a small patch of fly attractant mixed with a very small dose of pesticide approximately 8-10 feet off the ground on street trees and similar surfaces; male…
UCCE Webinars Offered During Invasive Species Action Week
…and other insects that are having a dramatic impact on California’s trees. The webinar on Wednesday, June 5 will be centered on addressing nutria issues in the Delta. Thursday, June…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…in Agricultural Trade Promotion funding. Almonds will be included in the Marketing Facilitation Program. According to the USDA release, “Tree nut producers, fresh sweet cherry producers, cranberry producers and fresh grape…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
…including crops like soybeans, corn, wheat, cotton, rice, and sorghum; livestock products like milk and pork; and many fruits, nuts, and other crops. High tariffs disrupt normal marketing patterns, raising…
Almond Matters: Ant Identification Critical to Management Approach
…to reach full efficacy. So, if you’re treating in May or June, that sets you up to have the best possible ant control around the time you start shaking trees…
Grow Healthy Fruits to Match Diet Needs
…struggle with any health issues, then fruit is good for you. It has many vitamins and nutrients your body needs, and you can absorb them in a tasty way. Plus,…
HLB Disease Found in Riverside Again, Same Location
…in 2017. CDFA told AgNet West they had tested the trees on that site five different times since that first detection, all with negative results, before the positive test last…
One of the Easiest Fruit Trees to Grow
If you are looking for something to add to your garden, or yard, Cathy Isom is letting you know about one of the easiest fruit trees to harvest and grow….
Identify and Get Rid of Pesky Garden Critters
…garden or crops because of the evidence they leave behind. Pinterest You can protect your plants and trees by using a horticulture spray, adding beneficials insects – such as lady…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
…residential citrus trees in Southern California at this very moment. While our commercial growers will remain vigilant, it is vital that our policy makers recognize the seriousness of the threat…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
…the tree nut acreage, in particular, almonds which need bees to pollinate, has increased we’ve brought in more bees,” said Isom. The CDFW will have 12 months to produce a…
Latest DATOC Report Highlights ACP/HLB Projects
…(CPDPC) the research also included commercial exposure in the final report. The analysis included data surveyed from 2012 to June 2018, comprised of 100,162 individual trees, including 659 with positive…