…provide real-time information to growers on the specific water needs of their trees. “It’s really to optimize the use of water so that you get more crop per drop,” Executive…
Produce Safety Program Launches Website
…vegetable and nut farmers. “It’s estimated some 20,000 California produce farms are covered under this new regulation,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The job of bringing these farms into compliance…
Planting a Bee Friendly Garden
…too. Nearly every fruit tree will attract bees when flowering. But some types, like Royal Gala Apple and Cherry trees, produce an abundance of bee friendly blooms. I’m Cathy Isom……
It Only Takes One Person to Spread Invasive Pests
…how to safely dispose of yard debris like trees and branches. Also, allow authorized agricultural workers access to your property for pest or disease surveys. Make sure to clean outdoor…
Grower Input Needed for Vole Management Tool
Research has been conducted evaluating the efficacy of a new vole management tool that could potentially become available for growers. The experiments have demonstrated positive results protecting trees and vines…
USDA to Immediately Assist Producers for Qualifying Livestock, Honeybee and Farm-raised Fish Program Losses
…replanting, and speed recovery from the loss of fruit and nut trees, bushes, and vines. Prior to the Act, there was a combined program year payment limitation of $125,000 for…
Agri View: World’s Most Popular Tree Nut
…suppose you know that the walnut is the most popular tree nut in the world. If you do, you know that it gained its popularity in California. That is where…
Almond Matters: Springtime Mite Monitoring Heats Up with Temperatures
…recommendation for mite monitoring is on a weekly basis. If an orchard is known to have problem areas with trees along roads or water stress issues, monitoring should take place…
More California Reactions to Chinese Tariffs
…commodities accounted for $1.34 billion worth of exports to China in 2016. In addition, the new tariffs target nine of California’s top 10 fruit and nut commodities (by overall international…
Celebrating National Pecan Month
It it more than just delicious. It is nutritious. Cathy Isom fills us in about a month dedicated to a healthy, buttery-sweet nut. That’s coming up on This Land of…
USDA Warns Dangerous Pests are Emerging, Adds Cherry Fruit Fly to Alert List
April is “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month” It’s spring, which means many invasive Hungry Pests are emerging and will soon begin feeding on trees, plants and crops. These…
Microsoft Working to End Broadband Gap in Rural America
…the ability to go through natural barriers, such as trees. Microsoft is asking rural residents to contact their elected officials and ask them to push the FCC for more white…
Almond Update: Starting Efficiency With First Water
California is warming up this week and growers are seeing a lot of green on the trees. Producers will be looking to apply their first water of the season if…
Agri View: Spotted Lanternfly- A New Insect to Fear
…also destructive to grapevines and small fruit trees. That is where the public comes in. Backyard grapevines and a single peach, pear, plum, or citrus, tree can be found in…