…you could create quite a visual sensation. For example, a living fence, such as hedges, trees or vines. A vertical garden could also make a great fence and border. It…
Research Reveals a New Direction for Halting the Citrus Greening Epidemic
…by David Hall Citrus greening, also known as “huanglongbing,” is a serious disease dramatically affecting citrus production across the world. Trees with this disease all die after only a few…
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…to U.S. specialty crop producers. This year, funded projects include, among others: Asian Defoliating Moth Survey and Response: $1,700,370 funding projects in 14 states; Coconut rhinoceros beetle: $2,323,880 to respond…
Preparing for Autumn and Winter Gardening
…spring if planted in the fall. Spring cabbage, fava beans and peas will provide early spring harvests as well. As for perennials, this is the time of fruit and nut…
Nuts for Calories!
…human body. When food is eaten, it is broken down into its nutritional components, and its calories are burned for energy. However, just because nutrients are present doesn’t mean the…
Roof Rat Damage Causing Concern for Growers
…four inches in diameter and often have nut shells around them. The rodents are nocturnal and are active both below ground as well as in the trees. The rodents multiply…
Agri View: Farming is Dangerous Work
…From high above the trees, how do you know where the property line ends? It is one of things that the pilot has to know. You see, the other farmer…
Manage Almonds to Full Potential, Despite Freeze Damage
…Agronomy Services for the Western United States Steve Petrie said growers should manage trees to their full potential despite visible damage during bloom. He said trees can adjust where they…
Tips for Starting a Flower Garden
…blooming colors on trees and flowers in the garden soon. If you aren’t ready to tear up a patch of lawn to start a new garden, or if space is…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-06-18
…or private pesticide treatments done by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and there is still time for almond trees during bloom to minimize freeze damage. @AgProcessors @Cotton1785 @thealmonddoctor…
Celebrating National Pistachio Day
…naturally beige in color. Some companies will dye nuts red or green if nuts are inferior or for consumer demand. Pistachios are packed with many vitamins and minerals and are…
Celebrating National Banana Bread Day
…banana bread, a few of which include Banana raisin bread, Banana nut bread, and Chocolate chip banana bread. No matter how you bake it or slice it, share with your…
Low Temperatures Causing Concern for Almond Growers
…of bloom the trees are in. “Hopefully in the next couple days, we can really get a good estimate on what kind of damage we’re seeing,” Britschgi said. This year’s…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…pistachio, walnut and other important fruit and nut crops has been curbed by unseasonably warm nighttime temperatures. Sustained summertime heat waves are damaging crops and putting diminishing water resources under…