…rain that much of the state has received has also made it challenging for growers to make the necessary applications. “For the last probably four, almost five years, fungicides have…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
A research project looking into the energy costs associated with groundwater pumping is seeking participation from growers via an online survey of farms and ranches. Producers are being encouraged to…
Almond Matters: Value and Quality of Drone Monitoring Continues to Increase
…average consumer photography type drones to growers who want to just monitor how their farms look today. Whether they’re taking a flyby video, or they’re getting into the basics of…
PCAs Examine a Top California Grape Challenge: Mealybug
…plant to take in vital nutrients, which leads to reduced yield and vine vigor. Like the vine mealybug, root-knot nematodes can also be found year-round, never allowing growers a moment…
Almond Update: FSMA Trainings as Inspections Loom
…to get compliant are fast approaching for most growers with inspections possibly starting in April. Listen to Birmingham’s full interview. Almond Update: FSMA Trainings as Inspections Loom Find a full…
Controlling Tough Weeds Through Residual and Burndown Systems
…Resistant weeds are also growing in prevalence, making it increasingly important for producers to be targeted in their weed control strategies. When determining weed control options, growers should employ multiple…
Exploring the Economic Impact of California’s Citrus Industry
The California citrus industry is valued at nearly $3.5 billion with over 3,000 growers farming 320,000 acres throughout the state. The size and scale of citrus production has both direct…
Estimating Worm Potential a New Idea for NOW Management
Navel orangeworm is an ongoing issue for nut growers and estimating worm potential could be a valuable tool in management. “One of the bases of integrated pest management is doing…
Study Results Help Understand Red Blotch Disease
…virus produce winegrape clusters with reduced sugar content, poor color development and increased acidity. Kurtural said the research will inform winegrape growers as they consider possible treatments in vineyards with…
Almond Matters: Working Through a Wet Bloom Period
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, several storms have resulted in growers working through a wet bloom period this year. For approximately the past six weeks much…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-21-19
…NASA Administrator shares how new research is helping growers make better irrigation decisions and there is some news regarding the first water allocation announcement made by the Central Valley Project….
Satellites Can Monitor Evapotranspiration Down To A Quarter-Acre
…tracks evapotranspiration and in conjunction with ground-sensors from partners like the University of California Cooperative Extension, they can determine those numbers down to a quarter-acre. Some growers are using this now…
Mechanical Pruning Becoming More Viable for Grape Producers
Researchers continue to look at how mechanical operations affect crops as labor costs continue to rise. Central Valley wine, table grape and raisin growers gathered in Fresno County to watch…
Keeping Up with Competition in the World Prune Market
…Yuba, and Sutter Counties. “I’m not a marketer but I know that when growers consider their cropload management and things of that nature it’s a global market and they’re competing…