California Avocados are bracing for a light 2019. July’s heat wave in southern California seems to have affected many of the state’s avocado trees. The California Avocado Commission told AgAlert…
Christmas Tree Disposal After the Holidays
…landfill, here are some alternative ways of disposing of the tree. Christmas trees can be cut up into garden projects, as the trunks make good borders, the limbs make good…
California Table Grape Industry Gets $10 Million in USDA Relief
…Issues Center indicates that the increased tariffs could cost U.S. fruit and nut industries as much as $3.34 billion. The California table grape industry expressed appreciation when table grapes were…
Shasta Variety a Vigorous Almond Tree
Self-fertile almond varieties are becoming more popular as the first trees in production continue to mature. The Shasta variety was introduced a few years ago and growers are starting to…
Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresher, Longer
…that your tree is already dying. And be careful: a green tree doesn’t always mean it’s healthy. Touch the tree’s branches, and see if any needles fall off. If they…
Tips on Caring for Your Christmas Tree
…after you cut it down. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Christmas trees require constant care from the moment they are plucked from the tree farm and are…
Celebrating National Maple Syrup Day
…Maple Syrup Day. It is usually from the xylem sap of sugar maple, red maple or black maple trees that maple syrup is made from although it not limited to…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…on CNH Tractors and designed to endure the toughest Walnut, Almond and other trees. With driver comfort and safety in mind, we designed a Low Profile Cab that keeps the…
Almond Matters: Weed Control Programs Starting Earlier This Year
…the trees are blooming,” said Clay. As growers get their orchard weed control programs going, Clay highlighted the importance of basic management methods such as understanding which weeds are most…
Harvesting Homegrown Christmas Trees
…the trees without it being necessary to soak them in water the whole time until you’re ready to use them? You can cut the trees down a little earlier and…
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…quick passage by the House of Representatives. “With its provisions for nutrition programs as well as farm programs, the farm bill is important in the city as well as on…
Caring for Homegrown Christmas Trees
…and also take vital nutrients from the trees too. Be sure to mow around trees, pull them, or use mulch around trees to smother the weeds. When year three of…
Planting Christmas Trees for Yearly Harvest
…other, too. Planting this way will give the roots room to spread and the trees room to bush out. As crucial as spacing is, the depth you plant your trees…
Grow Your Own Christmas Tree
…trees for personal use, make memories in the process, and save money too. There are a variety of trees you could grow. Pine is a preferable type of Christmas tree…