…outside in spring when temperatures are consistently higher than 60°F. Any lower than this and peppercorn will struggle or even die. Peppercorn plant By Aruna at Malayalam Wikipedia, CC BY-SA…
‘So Far, So Good’ For The 2020 California Rice Harvest
…mild complications arising due to the wildfires. COURTESY: CALIFORNIA RICE COMMISSION “So far, so good,” said Jim Morris, Communications Manager for the California Rice Commission. “There have been some delays…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Nematode’s High Level of Peachtree Borer Control
Peachtree borer can wreak havoc on several stone fruit crops such as peach, cherry, and plum trees. Controlling the insect can be challenging because, as their name describes, the pest…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…the public are demanding of farmers about how food, fiber, feed and fuel crops are actually produced.” Cultivating cotton using regenerative methods can sequester carbon in the soil, keeping it…
California Walnuts: “The Crop Looks Good”
…just been such a struggle finishing these crops too with the late stuff that likes a little more sunlight and heat because of the smoke cover we’ve had in the…
GAO Report Details How Trade Aid Payments Were Distributed
…an average of $31,733 each. Nearly $96 million in payments were received for California nonspecialty crops, while more than $221 million was received for specialty crops, dairy, and hogs. The…
Industry Groups Appreciate Increased Crop Coverage for Coronavirus Assistance
The announcement of a second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) brought with it the inclusion of more crops and commodities. Many California growers were left out of…
CFAP 2 Application Window Begins September 21
…decline. Sales commodities will include specialty crops, aquaculture, nursery crops, floriculture, and other commodities that are not included in the other two categories. The CFAP 2 will have the same…
Planting Now for Fresh Food on the Thanksgiving Table
…Shutterstock The key to planting a fall-winter garden is timing. As summer hits its peak and begins to wane, it’s time to begin the fall-winter garden. While some crops can…
Almond Update: Bee+ Scholarship Takes Risk Out Of Bee-Friendly Practices
…Farm’ logo in marketing efforts. ABC’s Chief Scientific Officer Josette Lewis said they hope to support the adoption of cover crops in the industry and make it easy for growers…
Fall Planting Prepares Your Garden for Spring
…because the still-warm soil temperatures give their roots time to grow enough to survive the winter. Fall is the best time to establish new turf grass, either by seeding or laying…
Week in Review: Smoke Challenges for Winegrapes, Warming Temperatures to Change CA Production
Another series of wildfires in California is again creating issues for winegrape growers in relation to smoke exposure. Warming temperatures in the state are projected to have a multitude of…
Making Sure Potted Plants Stay Hydrated While Vacationing
…water and are more exposed to warm temperatures, they tend to dry out much faster. To make sure you don’t come home to a wilted mess, try these ideas: Check…
UCCE Continuing Education Seminars for September and October
University of California Cooperative Extension Sutter-Yuba-Colusa is holding a series of webinars in September and October to provide research updates on some of the major crops in the Sacramento Valley….