As the planting season wraps up for rice growers, many farmers had to make tough decisions this year. Montna Farms has lands in three different areas supplied by water from…
Rice Planting Less, Yet Going Accordingly
Although the rice crop is projected to be 25% less this season due to the drought, planting hasn’t had any hiccups. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says some growers…
Psyllid Meeting and Field Day
…vigilance from growers against the insect and disease, asian citrus psyllid statewide coordinator Bob Atkins says this will be the first time some growers see the bug in person. Psyllid…
Staying Vigilant About Ag Theft
Authorities want to remind growers to keep a look out for different types of theft on their property. Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff 2 John Blenker says most theft can be…
Future Drought Complications
Unknown problems will likely be on the horizon for all farmers as their season progresses. Nicole Van Vleck of Montna Farms says that some growers are wondering what future problems…
Quiet Season for Psyllids
…bug’s less active season. Atkins said even with the positive news, growers and researchers need to stay proactive about the bug and research on the disease. Quiet Season for Psyllids…
Almond Board: Getting Important Irrigation Information
Bob Curtis In today’s Almond Board Update, Bob Curtis, Associate Director of Agriculture Affairs for the Almond Board of California, tells growers how to get important irrigation information. Getting Important…
Thieves Irrigating With Your Water
Water theft may complicate the ongoing irrigation issues for growers this summer. Sonoma County Deputy Sheriff John Blenker says some operations could be right under grower’s feet. Thieves Irrigating With…
Stinkwort Becoming a Growing Problem
University of California Cooperative Extension Advisors are warning growers to keep an eye out for the invasive weed called stinkwort. Researchers thought when this new weed showed up that it…
Benefits of Census Numbers
The USDA believes some growers don’t realize the benefits of accurate census numbers. The National Agricultural Statistics Service has created an online notebook called “Your census, Your story.” so farmers…
Web Tool Simplifies Record Keeping
CropManage is a web-based tool made by the UC Extension that allows growers to input application techniques and export them into useful data for the future. Added funding has allowed…
100% of California in Moderate to Exceptional Drought
…of water deliveries from the Montague Water Conservation District (MWCD) that this situation has occurred. Growers in Shasta Valley with the primary irrigation district (MWCD) were expected to have only…
Citrus Industry This Week: Psyllid Products; Big Issue on Growers’ Minds
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes a cautionary report on mixing psyllid products as well as details of the big issue on growers’ minds. Want to learn more?…
Beet Curley Top Virus Update
…organic pesticides on the beet leafhopper. Results of this trial will be included in the next report. Kern County Western Kern County remains very dry and void of substantial winter…