…Blackbird populations, with the goal of finding a sustainable solution for management of colonies on farms and saving the species from extinction. In addition to using working lands programs and…
Western View: California Warming
…some early conclusions. They say we’ll probably see the first effects in our insect and weed problems. We know that mild winters mean higher insect populations in summer, that more…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…position that has been approved for hiring is an agronomic cropping systems/nutrient management advisor who will serve Kings, Tulare and Fresno counties. Whereas an agronomist might have sufficed in the…
Update on Leaffooted Bug
…the leaffooted bug because of its larger size. At the 2014 Almond Conference last month, Cooperative Extension Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor Kris Tollerup gave an update on the pest….
Drop in San Jose Scale Reports
…Extension Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says these days a one-time dormant period monitor and sample for several pests can tell you if you need to treat your…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical…
Take the Guessing out of Applications
…pest, and the systems for trapping navel orange worm may be changing. Take the Guessing out of Applications Cooperative Extension Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor Chris Tollerup says they still…
Timing Spring Almond Sprays
…not only in the timing of the practice but what those sprays control. Cooperative Extension Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says there is a critical timing aspect to…
Experts Predict Growing Uncertainty for Water Supplies
…to do” in terms of water management, he said, noting that that will vary from region to region. “Solutions take time,” Johnson said. “Major infrastructure projects take 20 to 30…
Dairy Producers Enroll in New Margin Protection Program
…to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in…
Santa Barbara County Grower Meeting Set for February 3
…February 3. The meeting will address the latest news related to the Asian citrus psyllid and Huanglongbing, discuss treatment protocols and area-wide management strategies, and review county ACP communication protocols…
Almond Board: Dormant Spur Sampling
In this week’s Almond Update, Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes discusses dormant spur sampling. Almond Update 01-08-15…
A Nutrient Management Plan – SOP For Farmers
A nutrient management plan is an essential operational tool for ag producers. Rod Bain talks with an Extension expert in this report. A Nutrient Management Plan – SOP For Farmers…
California Always Close to Drought Conditions
California will always be just a year or two away from a drought with its current water management. CA Always Close to Drought Conditions Any system can use improvements, and…