…impacts on California crop production over the next 20 years. UC Cooperative Extension and the Colusa Research Conservation District have launched an online resource focused on soil health. Federal agencies…
Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations
…an individual for a two-year term. The Task Force serves as an advisory body on issues related to air quality and its relationship to agricultural production. Those interested in serving…
Dealing with a Prolific Garden Pest: Leafhoppers
…shade cloths. If they’ve already invaded, try organic control using insecticide soap, Pyrethrum spray, or neem oil. Lady bugs and lacewings are also great weapons against Leafhoppers. Giving plants a…
Proper Land Management Can Help Forest Owners Ease Wildfire Risk Following Mass Tree Die-off
…Large companies manage millions of acres for commercial timber production, but about 9 million acres are owned by individuals. Nearly 90% of individuals own 50 acres or less; 87,000 landowners…
Plans Outlined to Support American Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of Commerce (DOC) released a report on September 1 detailing the Trump Administration’s plan to support domestic production of perishable produce. “President…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Evaluating Biologicals on Botrytis in Strawberries
This episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals program looks at a case study on control of botrytis in strawberry production. UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Dr. Surendra…
California Crop Production to Be Impacted by Warming Temperatures
…conditions on the central coast, where the majority of production takes place, may accommodate a longer window of production. Warming temperatures could provide winter conditions suitable for growing the crops….
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…Program, Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and Tree Assistance Program. Additionally, producers located in counties with a primary or contiguous disaster designation may be eligible for low-interest emergency loans to help them recover from production…
California Table Grapes: ‘The Season is Going Well’
…boxes, the forecast has come down to 104.9 million boxes for the season. The revised forecast brings production more in line with 2019 harvest numbers. Table grapes from California will…
Producers Optimistic for Pumpkin Demand Heading into Fall
…the operation will shift focus from its watermelon production in order to gear up for pumpkin season. The operation is expecting this year to be a strong one in terms…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Plant-Based Biopesticides and Concentration Complexities
…made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an insecticide, fungicide, biostimulant, and super-surfactant; containing only seven plant-based…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…parameters – such as total carbon and nitrogen, pH, EC, organic matter and fertility analyses relevant to tomato crop production – will be measured. The benefits of compost applications vary…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) is updating food safety measures for the production of leafy greens. The LGMA Advisory Board recently voted to accept a series of changes…
Recent Heatwave Had Mixed Impact on Cucurbit Production
…invigorate them.” California was ranked third for watermelon production in the U.S. in 2018, producing nearly 360,000 tons. While excessive heat can often create problems in cucurbit production, the most…