…Resistant weeds are also growing in prevalence, making it increasingly important for producers to be targeted in their weed control strategies. When determining weed control options, growers should employ multiple…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
…because the region is now having to implement the new groundwater law, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act,” said Director of the Water Policy for PPIC, Ellen Hanak. “That’s going to…
Estimating Worm Potential a New Idea for NOW Management
Navel orangeworm is an ongoing issue for nut growers and estimating worm potential could be a valuable tool in management. “One of the bases of integrated pest management is doing…
Growing Weeds You Can Eat
…Land of Ours. Growing Weeds You Can Eat There are 28 weeds that are edible and probably dozens of those weeds can be found in your very own backyard. What…
Nightshade An Example of What Broomrape Could Be
Pink broomrape on dry grass Eliminating broomrape weed now may prevent what nightshade has become. Retired UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Gene Miyao believes the tomato industry should look at banding…
Farm Bill Implementation Listening Session Open to Producers
…to existing programs implemented by the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Risk Management Agency. Each agency will take into account stakeholder input when making discretionary decisions on…
Mechanical Pruning Becoming More Viable for Grape Producers
…practice is trunk disease management. Zhuang said pruning can be significantly delayed with the machines. Ideally, pruning could be postponed until March after winter rains and when the plant begins…
Keeping Up with Competition in the World Prune Market
…Yuba, and Sutter Counties. “I’m not a marketer but I know that when growers consider their cropload management and things of that nature it’s a global market and they’re competing…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
…it through the dry times, particularly with the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. “Food is a necessity of life, and the Central Valley is growing a significant part…
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Overcoming Resistant Genes
…with the virus for about 15 years, the industry developed best practices for integrated pest management, sanitation, and planting strategy. The Sw5 gene was a significant breakthrough in keeping plants…
New Crop Insurance Coverage Product Offers More Flexibility
…Risk Management Agency Administrator Martin Barbre. The changes to the Enterprise Unit option allows farmers who have cropland in two different counties in the same state to group their acreage…
AgSafe Annual Conference Coming Up Next Week
…issues,” Wolfe noted. The event offers more than just regulatory information, but an array of presentations related to overall business management and farm success. Wolfe noted some of the presentations…
Combatting Sugarcane Aphid in Sorghum
Courtesy: UCANR Sugarcane aphid continues to be an issue in sorghum production, but strides are being made in management techniques. When the pest first became a concern many growers initially…
Biting the Bullet Now On Broomrape Control
It’ll be expensive, but most likely worth it for industries to pull together and eliminate the parasitic weed broomrape from California. Broomrape has been seen in several California fields, and cases have…