…across the country to prevent the introduction or spread of plant pests, diseases and pathogens, as well as to ensure the availability of a healthy supply of clean plant stock…
NIMITZ Nematicide Receives State Registration in California
…active ingredient in NIMITZ is distributed through the soil and into contact with nematodes through irrigation or rainfall. Unlike older chemistries, there is no mandatory tarping or specialized machinery requirement….
UC Davis Veterinary School Named Best in Nation by US News and World Report
…solve society’s most pressing health issues by collaborating with colleagues from human medicine and other disciplines. An example of its “one health” approach is a recent $100 million grant to…
California Ag Day, National Agriculture Week Just Around the Corner
…for the 2015 event is “California Agriculture: Breaking new Ground.” A focus will be the importance of soil health to our food supply and all of agriculture. Ag Day is…
Additional Asian Citrus Psyllid Detections in Tulare County Expand Quarantine Further into Fresno County
…There is no cure once a tree becomes infected; the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until it dies. HLB has been detected just once…
Almond Board: Continue to Consider Bee Health
In today’s Almond Update, Danielle Veenstra discusses how growers can continue to consider bee health even after bloom. Almond Update for March 5…
DPR Secretary will speak to regulatory climate at the CCM Showcase
…by activist groups to create regulations that address pollinator health. While noble in theory, demands to eliminate vital crop protection tools without the scientific backing to do so undercuts a…
Sending farmers to Mars
…and they will need to be exceptionally efficient. The soil will be very costly as it is shipped in from Earth, and they will have precious little water to grow…
California Ag Day is Coming! Mark Your Calendars!
…protect the health of this most basic and most important resource. This theme also reflects the United Nations’ declaration of 2015 as the International Year of Soils “to increase awareness…
Growers Can Help Protect Bee Health
Becky Langer, Director of the Bayer Bee Care Program, talks with Sabrina Hill about bee health and how growers can help protect bees. Becky Langer – Bayer Bee Care Program…
Tomatoes on Drip Might Need Added Potassium
Experts are seeing a need to add potassium to some tomato crops that are being drip irrigated. Might Need Added Potassium Researchers are seeing low potassium numbers from soils in…
Big Fresno Fair Announces New San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition
…be set up so that Fairgoers can learn more about the art of making olive oil, its health benefits, recipes and more. Each submission must include an entry form, at…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…Sons Farming Vishv Thakkar, Noble Enterprises Derek Thomas, California Grown Nut Company Scott Tucker, Pork Power Farms Maria Vasquez, Castle Family Health Centers Mike Vasquez, Toyota Tsusho America For information…
Care and Maintenance of Garden Tools Workshop to be held
…will promote the health of your plants by using well maintained cutting tools. Advance RSVP is requested. A $5.00 donation is suggested to cover the cost of handouts. For additional…