…many as 40 major American tree farmers have quit farming trees. As a result, there were shortages of real trees this year. That made the prices for the real trees…
California Avocado Industry Remains Strong Despite Wildfire Damage
…avocado industry suffered during the wildfire. “The extent of the damage to the trees is yet to be determined and we just have to take some time to allow the…
Almond Matters: Added Benefits to Peach Twig Borer Control
…also translates to better control of ants. Many growers will often shake the trees while the nuts are a bit greener than what is preferred, in order to prevent damage…
Natural Disasters Cost the Ag Industry Over $5 Billion in 2017
…provides $2.6 billion to be used for agricultural expenses related to “crops, trees, bushes, vines, and livestock losses” caused by natural disasters. The cumulative total of agricultural losses from California…
Thomas Fire: First Estimate of Agricultural Losses Tops $171 Million
…have a better idea in the spring, when their trees either bloom or won’t bloom, Gonzales said. Even then, they won’t know the extent of the trees’ recovery until summer,…
Planning Your Garden for the New Year
…nutrient rich food for your plants. Prune trees, shrubs, and divide perils And start planning the layout of your garden by creating a layout that works for you, as well…
Agri View: Another Invasive Plant
…vegetable tallow, a white waxy coating. Fruit ripens from August to November. Chinese tallow trees are deciduous with a strong, deep taproot. This enables young trees to withstand periods of…
Beneficial Ways to Recycle the Christmas Tree
…it to the curb. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beneficial Ways to Recycle the Christmas Tree Christmas trees can keep on giving well after the holidays. Instead…
Oh Christmas Tree, What to do with that Christmas Tree
…fact, Christmas trees do produce more trash annually but they are also easier, more productive, and possibly more ecologically-friendly to deal with. Especially for those trees that were not flocked…
Citrus Avoids Damage with Short Periods of Freeze
…is beneficial for fruit quality, color, and flavor. The gradual reduction in temperatures, and the mild winter conditions season to-date has also helped to “harden off” the trees so that…
Register for Inaugural California Coffee Summit
…McKee will also be discussing which varieties are best suited for production in California, based on their research trials. There are currently about 30,000 coffee trees planted on approximately 30…
Bringing Space Technology to Water Needs in California Vineyards
…in California. With water supplies critical in California, the state’s nut and fruit orchard operators are also likely to benefit from these efforts, Kustas says. Over the next two years,…
Crown Gall Surgery Effective but Labor Intensive
Walnut growers have expressed significant interest in methods for treating crown gall infections in orchards this year. When there are only a few trees that are infected, growers can find…
Christmas Tree Buying Tips
Continuing with her series on Christmas trees, Cathy Isom has some helpful tips to remember before heading out to buy your Christmas tree. That’s coming up on This Land of…