In today’s Almond Update, UC Davis Apiculturist Emeritus Eric Mussen talks about bee population problems. Almond Update 1-29-15 Visit the Almond Board’s website for their bee bmps….
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Concerns; Federal Marketing Order
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a Peace River citrus growers forum and the pros and cons of a potential federal marketing order…
CDFA Announces New Grant Funding Opportunity for Nitrogen Management Research
…nitrogen management training for growers. Another priority area is the development and submission of proposals that will demonstrate effective nutrient management practices that have been developed through experimental research trials…
Western View: The Persistent Pecan
…as a healthy nut and nationally, growers and packers have come together to work on a marketing order. Now the export market is growing with new demand for pecans around…
Growers introduced to liaisons in Fresno County
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Growers got organized and introduced to grower liaisons in Fresno County for asian citrus psylid quarantine procedures and area-wide treatments….
Few Treatments for Pierce’s Disease
Unfortunately once a vine is infected with Pierce’s disease there is little left to do other than pulling the plant. Few Treatments for Pierce’s Disease Experts say grape growers need…
Pierce’s Disease May Never Be Eradicated
Even with lower glassy winged sharpshooter numbers this year, experts want growers to know the signs of Pierce’s disease in grape vines. Pierce’s Disease May Never Be Eradicated Pierce’s disease…
International Center for Water Technology receives up to $1.12M grant
…have a unique set of resources and connections to link companies to a sophisticated network of growers and processors.” Water management research and technology has been a major emphasis under…
Shellfish Growers Get Farm Bill Help
The new farm bill had a little something for shellfish growers. Shellfish Growers Get Farm Bill Help…
WUD, NRCS, and Audubon California Working Together
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has teamed with Audubon California and the Western United Dairymen organizations to announce an innovative new conservation project to boost habitat and outreach…
Agri View: Extended Effort
Everett Griner talks about tomato growers still trying in today’s Agri View. Extended Effort…
Western View: California Warming
Len Wilcox wonders how a warming world will affect how we farm. Global Warming It’s no surprise to anyone living in the western United States that 2014 was the warmest…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…Leahy said. As a pre-plant soil fumigant, chloropicrin is used primarily by strawberry and tomato growers and by nut growers prior to the planting of new orchards. Chloropicrin has been…
Update on Leaffooted Bug
Courtesy: UCANR Experts say leaffooted bug reports were low this last year, but growers need to stay vigilant because the insect can still cause significant damage in low populations. Update…