Netafim is partnering with a Central Valley dairy that is trying to fine-tune drip tape use for feed crops. Helping Dairies Manage Nitrogen AgNet West reported about DeJager Farms and…
Hot Temps Increase Bud Failure
…the growing season can increase that occurrence. Hot Temps Increase Bud Failure Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Emeritus Joseph Connell says the warmer temperatures could show damage on trees next season….
First University of California Smart Phone App for Integrated Pest Management Outreach
The University of California Cooperative Extension’s Strawberry and Vegetable Crops and Affiliated Integrated Pest Management Advisor, Surendra Dara created the first free IPM info smart phone app for agricultural professionals….
Making Drip Work on Dairies
A dairy in the Central Valley is looking to dial in a drip irrigation system on their feed crops while still using lagoon water. Making Drip Work on Dairies De…
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…family’s farm, following their corn and soybean crops. But soon she realized how powerful the anti-GMO crowd had become, with no legitimate science backing them up. She entered the fray…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
Limited water supplies have reduced production and acreage of California-grown feed crops, but experts say lower corn prices and greater abundance of other feed ingredients have allowed dairy farmers options…
Drought Costs California Agriculture $1.84 Billion and 10,100 Jobs in 2015
…transition will cause some increased fallowing of cropland or longer crop rotations but will help preserve California’s ability to support more profitable permanent and vegetable crops during drought,” said co-author…
Creative Marketing Catching Consumer’s Eye
…started as an avocado producer in the Central Coast and has since branched out to several areas of the state where they grow many other crops like finger limes. Marketing…
California State Climatologist: Do Not Count on El Nino to End Drought
…record-high temperatures and record low snowpack for California. Five of the lowest 10 snowpacks on record have occurred in the last decade, including the past four years. The seasonal snowpack…
NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for More Crops
Navel orangeworm pressure continues to be high this year with the dry, warm temperatures and almond producers are not the only ones seeing this issue. NOW Becoming Bigger Problem for…
Tulare County 2014 Crop Report Released
…later this month. It is expected the drought has decreased some crops for the 2014 crop year, which would keep Tulare County secure in its top spot. However, Fresno County…
Avocado Growers Getting Creative with Crops
…professionals to start a healthy discussion. One of the panel members told growers about some new farming practices that are bringing in some extra income. Growers Getting Creative with Crops…
Importance of Potassium for Healthy Plants
…healthy crops. Potassium for Healthy Plants Compass Minerals Agronomist Mark Davis reminded crop managers the importance of proper fertility practices. Efficient irrigation has complicated the potassium issues, especially in crops…
Wide Range of Hosts for Bagrada Bug
…says the concern is the amount of crops the bug is known to feed on. Dara says these bugs move in large bunches, and it’s possible they will try plants…