…growers from the experiences of collaborators at the two sites. Evaluation of winter cover crop species for their ability to mitigate soil compaction in an annual rotation, $100,000 Sara Light, UCCE…
Week in Review: Producers Pushing Through Fire Challenges and Olive Industry Troubles
…the COVID-19 safety measures have helped prepare operations to deal with the conditions created by the multiple wildfires in California. Olive growers in the state are looking at another tough…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-28-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including the extended CFAP deadline allowing growers more time to…
Producers Working Through Challenges of LNU Lightning Complex Fire
…LNU Lightning Complex Fire has created challenges for grape growers in the area, livestock producers have also been working to overcome challenges. The fires have burned through rangelands and destroyed…
California Olive Growers: ‘Three Strikes and You’re Out’
…set fruit this year. So, it’s feeling like three strikes and you’re out for California’s olive growers.” Even though California olive growers were expecting the numbers to come down from…
The Western View: Why is the West Burning – Again?
…Well, they get to prove it again. Let’s hope our policy makers read and heed what that study will say. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-20-20
…and ranchers, CASP benefiting handlers and growers, and how dairy products are being used to produce sanitizer. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
The Western View: UC Turns The Tide on HLB
…ways, good things can and do still happen. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: UC Turns The Tide…
Almond Update: CASP Benefits Handlers’ and Growers’ Sustainability
At the 2019 Almond Conference, the Almond Board of California had a session aimed towards explaining why handlers care if their growers are involved in the California Almond Sustainability Program…
Mechanical Weeding Trials Showing Promising Results in Tomatoes
…Vegetable Crop Advisor, Scott Stoddard is also working on similar trials in Merced County as part of the project. Amber Vinchesi-Vahl explained that she has been working with growers on…
$1 Million BIFS Grant to Address Pest Control in Walnuts
…been the most common material used to address these pests, will no longer be available to California growers. The project team will be working to help walnut producers adopt non-spray…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…are: UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences, Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation Center, California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil Health Institutes,…
Cotton Industry Seeking Research Proposals
…Monday, August 24. The CCIRC is comprised of representatives from the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), California Cotton Alliance, along with the Cotton Incorporated: State Support Committee. The…
Increased ‘Smelly’ Organic Complaints During Pandemic
…regarding organic materials,” Martin said. “There are a few organic pesticides that applicators use that are pretty smelly. That causes concern to folks, and then they call.” Martin said if growers…