When COVID-19 restrictions kept everyone at home and closed restaurants, a lot of consumers rediscovered baking. The California Walnut Board and Commission, like many other organizations, saw the need to…
Industry Groups Seek Temporary Relief from Smoke Regulation
…that previously may not have been overly challenged by the smoke protection requirements. Many businesses such as restaurants that have moved their operations outside to comply with COVID-19 restrictions are…
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…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Evaluating Biologicals on Botrytis in Strawberries
…category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by PureCrop1, an all-organic formula for ‘When you just want one tool that does it all.’ PureCrop1 is an…
Continuing Education Events for Pest Management Professionals
…lessons which will be accompanied by an online option. A limited number of licensees will be allowed to attend in the classroom and will be subject to all social-distancing restrictions….
Producers Optimistic for Pumpkin Demand Heading into Fall
…farm and he’s got some concerns just because he’s afraid folks maybe won’t want to be out quite as much, or there might be some social distancing restrictions that he’s…
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
…in partnership with a large influential vegetable grower in the Salinas Valley, the project aims to encourage broad scale practice adoption. Recent research has indicated the addition of organic amendments…
Application Tips for Limiting Urban Complaints
…possible drift and strong odors. Santa Barbara County Deputy Ag Commissioner Lottie Martin said organic applications had been the source of many of their complaints, and there are several things…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…Fibershed, California Climate Investments, California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program, Rodale Institute California Organic Center. For more information contact Jeff Mitchell at jpmitchell@ucdavis.edu, (559) 303-9689. By Jeannette E. Warnert…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-18-20
…organic complaints during the pandemic, and three new designations available for Bee Friendly farming. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Increased ‘Smelly’ Organic Complaints During Pandemic
…regarding organic materials,” Martin said. “There are a few organic pesticides that applicators use that are pretty smelly. That causes concern to folks, and then they call.” Martin said if growers…
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
…is seeking written comments on potentially adding an Organic Systems Plan option to the HSP. California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) has been working with CDFA in an effort to get…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-17-20
…Cal/OSHA’s “high heat” procedures, the 2020 grape harvest is ramping up around the state and get the details on a new organic herbicide that is available to growers. Tune in…