…growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and…
Subjective Almond Forecast Down Four Percent from 2021
…Waycott said in a press release. “Some growers’ crops this spring were impacted by frost, while all growers are managing continuing concerns about water availability. However, demand for California almonds…
Almond Update: Irrigation Approaches with Limited Water Availability
…to take water sources into consideration. Increased temperatures and reduced water flows can create higher concentrations of salt. “When you have low flows, we tend to see a decline in…
Looking for Alternative Nematode Control Options in Carrot Production
…of California Cooperative Extension Research Farm in Shafter. Kern County Vegetable Crops Advisor, Jaspreet Sidhu noted that root-knot nematodes present a significant challenge for carrot growers. Nematodes can cause substantial…
MSOB: Setting A Goal When Getting Started with Biologicals
…from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM…
Officials Continue to Address Solano County GWSS Infestation
…the detections have been made. “It’s confined to a particular neighborhood in Vacaville. So, there’s no vineyards, or commercial nurseries, or other orchards, or any other crops or production agriculture…
Agronomic Minute: Mite Mitigation Approaches
Warming temperatures mean that mite mitigation programs will be put into action in almond and walnut orchards. Early efforts can be particularly valuable in preventing populations from ramping up during…
Senate Ag Committee Begins Farm Bill Work
…that dairy and specialty crops are predominant. “Our most recent Farm Bill passed with the strongest bipartisan support ever,” said Senator Stabenow. “Senator Boozman and I continued that strong bipartisan…
MSOB: Using Heat-Killed Bacterium Against NOW
…of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars…
Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
…and onions. Philipp Simon, research leader of the ARS Vegetable Crops Research Unit in Madison, Wisconsin, is coordinating the effort to fortify these popular salad items and fresh-market favorites with…
Almond Matters: Staying in Front of Ant Problems
…temperatures warming up, ants will become more active and will be out in orchards foraging for food sources. “Their colony is going to get bigger and stronger and they’re going…
Another Quarter of Increased Sales for Organic Fresh Produce
…despite prices rising. OPN CEO Matt Seeley said the disparities in price increases between organic and conventional create further opportunity for the organic sector. “There remains room for growth of…
Emphasizing the Need to Call 811 before Digging
…U.S. have drain tile installed below the surface to protect crops. Farming accidents involving pipelines and utility lines occur on average three times every day. Drain tile is often installed…
Almond Matters: Mite Management Starts with Prevention
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, mite management will be a central concern as temperatures begin to heat up. Mite populations can expand rapidly if growers are…