…growers participating in ABC’s California Almond Sustainability Program report allowing native cover crops to grow in their orchards.3 This scholarship will help to convert more of those native cover crops…
New Pest Control Material Becomes Available for California Growers
…effective on a variety of different pests in multiple crops without being harmful to pollinators and other beneficial insects. “It’s having activity on the piercing/sucking complex. So, whitefly and aphid…
How to Protect Your Garden from Hungry Birds
…be a pest when they are trying to eat your newly planted garden seeds. But there are also many ways to encourage birds in the garden without losing crops. Listen…
Livestock Grazing Holds Potential Benefits in Organic Systems
…Specialty Crop Multistate Program grant. The impact of sheep grazing on cover crops will be studied to determine the effect it may have on soil health and bacterial population dynamics….
Almond Update: CFAP Application Webinar Specifically for Almonds
…significantly impacted by market interruptions from COVID-19 restrictions. A portion of that funding is allocated specifically for specialty crops, which includes almonds, and the Almond Board of California, in partnership…
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
…departments in Cal Poly’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and next fall expects to have 521 students enrolled. Its graduates are primarily employed by employers in specialty crops,…
CSP Explained: Organic Stewardship Mirrors Program Goals
…“They’re already using cover crops, they have already got an integrated pest management plan, or they are already doing a nutrient management plan or irrigation water management. So, what it’s…
Fictitious Pickups Strike Again for California Nut Crops
…to light. From a theft summit in 2016, WAPA developed a checklist for any operation to use when drivers are coming to pick up loads of crops. The list includes…
Common Diseases that Can Dampen Your Summer Tomato Crops
…using row covers to raise night temperatures. Listen to Cathy Isom’s report below. Common Diseases that can Dampen Your Summer Tomato Crops Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Working Together: Relieving Pressure on Increasing Complexity of Research
…industry. CWB Research Director Joe Grant said advisors are covering more ground and crops these days and can be spread pretty thin. He noted with continuing regulation changes that limit…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-01-20
…walnuts, food preservation techniques available online from UCCE, and looking at grazing cover crops in organic systems. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
FDA Associates 2019 E. Coli Outbreaks With Cattle Operations
…of E. coli. According to the FDA, “these key findings reinforce our concern about the possible impacts of nearby and adjacent land use on the safety of leafy green crops…
Ways to Help Against the Battle of the Weeds in Your Garden
…simple, chemical-free way to get rid of weeds naturally, try boiling water. Or, try planting cover crops to reduce weeds. Ways to Help Against the Battle of the Weeds in…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
…an excellent material for grape growers looking to address issues of powdery mildew and botrytis. “We’ve looked at different rates, different timings, different adjuvants, different crops, and every single scenario…