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…
Dithane® F-45 Rainshield® Fungicide Registered for Walnuts
…field scientist. “In fact, growers have relied on this combination for more than 20 years. University of California efficacy trials continue to show the mancozeb + copper combination is the…
Almond Board: Lack of Water Costly for Growers
In today’s Almond Update, California Farm Water Coalition President and CEO Mike Wade talks about a study into the costs of the water shortage. Almond Update 1-15…
Western Mountain Snow-Pack Forecast
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, recaps the latest Western mountain snowpack forecast – the first for 2015. Western Mountain Snow-Pack Forecast…
First USDA Forecast Shows Normal Water Supply Forecast for Much of the West
…Cara McCarthy said. “A couple of major regional exceptions are the Southwest and California, which are unusually dry, once again.” In Western states where snowmelt accounts for the majority of…
Agri View: Giant Vegetables
Everett Griner talks about growers striving for bragging rights in today’s Agri View. Giant Vegetables…