…a number of factors. Rainfall and temperatures will be the primary driver for what types of disease pressure may appear in orchards. Burkdoll said that he does not typically worry…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-03-21
…and his priorities if confirmed, research looking at sheep grazing cover crops, and changes to wine wastewater rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
When is the Best Time and How to Harvest Rosehips
…on where you’re located. Try to gather them after the first frost. Freezing temperatures break down the fruits’ cellular walls, which makes rosehips sweeter and juicier. If you live in…
Storm Weather Bringing Much Needed Snow to California
…elevations of the Sierra Nevada, with as much as seven feet of snow projected. Snowfall as low as 2,000 feet in areas of Southern California is also forecasted, with temperatures…
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
…groups representing blueberry industry stakeholders provided testimony as to why prices have been down. The American Blueberry Growers Alliance (ABGA) points to rising imports from Latin American as pushing prices…
Almond Update: Pollination Planning as Bloom Approaches Quickly
Almond bloom is fast approaching with the relatively warmer temperatures seen throughout the producing areas of the west so for this winter. Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Chief Scientific Officer…
Treating the Plant Pathogen Powdery Mildew Naturally
…of different plant families. It has been known to annihilate entire crops and can be difficult to get rid of. You’ll recognize it by its description, really. If your plants…
CFAP Changes Provide Additional Assistance for Producers
…potential to receive up to 80 percent of their losses. CFAP 2 payment calculations have also been adjusted for commodities such as specialty crops, nursery crops, and specialty livestock. Applications…
Treating More Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…its name. Basically, it causes rust-colored pustules on the plants it infects. It also thrives in wet weather but prefers cool temperatures rather than hot. You’ll recognize it by the…
How to Treat Some Common Plant Pathogens Naturally
…soil care, and rotate your crops annually to keep the soil—and edible plants—healthy. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. How to Treat Common Plant Pathogens Naturally…
Enjoying Your Garden during the Winter Months
…in wintertime. Those of you who live in milder climates can also grow winter vegetables. There are even some hardy flowers that can bloom in really cold temperatures. Listen to…
Almond Matters: Implementing Disease Management Programs
…winter, with minimal rainfall in most areas. The daytime temperatures have also been fairly mild, creating quite a bit of fog in many areas of California. Implementing disease management plans…
FCC Report Highlights Value of Broadband to Ag Productivity
…and information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the report highlights the effect that broadband connectivity has on the production of certain row crops. One of the key findings of…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
…tool chest to offer ‘bigger carrots’ to landowners who incorporate the prioritized practices into their conservation plans,” says Suarez. Conservation cover, cover crops and cover crop rotation top the list…