…in a slump. So US growers conceived of a bold plan, one that could help insulate them from the whims of American nut lovers: They would introduce the pecan to…
Almond Tools Eliminating Pest Resistance
Some experts believe pest resistance in almond production may be all but eliminated in the future due to good management and the diversity of products available to growers. Tools Eliminating…
Effects of Drought for Forests and Rangelands
…effects. Drought and warmer temperatures may increase risks of large-scale insect outbreaks and larger wildfires, especially in the western U.S. Drought and warmer temperature may accelerate tree and shrub death,…
Haynet
…the USDA’s internet based program – Haynet – which is helping impacted Livestock producers and forage growers connect. “Haynet might come in handy for folks in Texas and other parts…
Simple Procedure Aids Theft Investigations
…crop shipments from growers. Butte County Sheriff’s Detective Matt Calkins says video is always good; however, a simple request from the driver could help an investigation significantly. “A thumbprint is…
Agri View: Cost of Food
…abroad. The rapid decline of tree health has severely affected the $11 billion combined citrus industry in Florida and California, putting many growers out of business. Currently, the rise of…
Global Cleantech Recognizes Ag Companies
…combined with its easy-to-use mobile software, reports to growers how crops are faring in real time – before stresses such as drought or lack of aeration can have a negative…
Almond Board: New Incentive to Reduce Dust
A new incentive from the NRCS encourages almond and other tree nut growers to reduce dust during harvest. Sabrina Hill has more in this week’s Almond Update. Almond Update –…
Management Tool Lets Growers Get Specific
…Tool Lets Growers Get Specific Cooperative Extension IPM Advisor Pete Goodell is showing growers how the new IPM mobile tool works, and says growers can select the specific materials they…
The Western View: Rain
In this week’s Western View, Len Wilcox shares his experiences from the last few rain storms. The Western View: Rain My daughter called me the other day, she was very…
Robotic Sorting Powered by Color-Sensing Camera
…gaining popularity due to the flexibility of the machine. Robotic Sorter Bratney field service manager for northern California, Eric Pflueger, says almond growers can use the color detection technology to…
Ag Seeks Silicon Valley’s Help to Satisfy World Food Demand
…a new effort on the part of the agriculture industry to attract technology companies to the Salinas Valley. Last month, the Western Growers Association — a trade association representing local…
Pistachio Day Draws Large Crowd, Again
…day of information and attendees heard about a variety of topics. Cooperative Extension Specialist Dr. David Goldhamer told growers how the future of irrigation in pistachios will rely heavily on…
Decline in U.S. Wheat Acres Continues
Wheat growers continue to grow less and less of that crop as they continue to get less and less money for it. Gary Crawford has this report. Decline in U.S….