…can grow extremely quickly as temperatures begin to heat up. Larger operations in particular will want to pay close attention to any mite issues that may need to be addressed….
Common Diseases that Can Dampen Your Summer Tomato Crops
…it diminishes the number and quality of fruits. Blossom drop is another. It’s a disease that is brought on by extreme temperatures. Blossom drop occurs when temperatures rise above 85°F…
Working Together: Relieving Pressure on Increasing Complexity of Research
…industry. CWB Research Director Joe Grant said advisors are covering more ground and crops these days and can be spread pretty thin. He noted with continuing regulation changes that limit…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-01-20
…walnuts, food preservation techniques available online from UCCE, and looking at grazing cover crops in organic systems. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Week in Review: Preparing for Triple-Digit Heat and Remote Auditing Leafy Greens
Triple-digit temperatures have arrived in California, highlighting the importance of agricultural operations having their heat illness prevention protocols implemented. Lawmakers and industry members have voiced concerns related to the Farmers…
FDA Associates 2019 E. Coli Outbreaks With Cattle Operations
…of E. coli. According to the FDA, “these key findings reinforce our concern about the possible impacts of nearby and adjacent land use on the safety of leafy green crops…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
…The addition of three more foresters comes at a critical time with California wildfire season picking up as temperatures rise. Wildfire smoke continues to be a significant concern for the…
Heat Illness Prevention Critical During First Triple-Digit Heatwave
…Blattler explained that the high temperatures are no surprise to the industry, but this year there is an added layer of safety protocols that will need to be navigated. “It’s…
Protect Your Garden from a Heatwave
…temperatures can cause plants to bolt before you have the opportunity to harvest them. Help your plants by laying down an extra layer or organic mulch to slow down the…
Ways to Help Against the Battle of the Weeds in Your Garden
…simple, chemical-free way to get rid of weeds naturally, try boiling water. Or, try planting cover crops to reduce weeds. Ways to Help Against the Battle of the Weeds in…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
…and now as temperatures start warming up it creates an ideal environment for pathogens to thrive. “The two main pathogens right now are going to be powdery mildew and botrytis,”…
Almond Matters: Another Rain Event Means Another Fungicide Treatment
…week is being followed by warmer days for much of California. The moisture coupled with increasing temperatures will create the ideal environment for germination. The previous weeks of higher temperatures…
Area-Wide Treatments Holding the Line for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
…populations to help keep treatment coordinators up to date with field conditions. Winter temperatures play a critical role in how GWSS populations develop. With recent winter temperatures being fairly close…
New SECURE Rule Updates Biotech Regulations
…rule has reportedly eliminated outdated processes in the regulatory system to allow for more efficient development of biotech crops. “USDA is implementing the first significant update to our plant biotechnology…