…address this, in 2014 DPR enforcement staff gave presentations about the DPR Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program to about 160 Mexican fruit and vegetable growers at workshops in Mexicali and Ensenada….
The Western View: Connecting Farmers
…could create a platform we could use to connect or stay in touch with other growers or people in ag support industries.” AgFuse began with a soft launch, and a…
Forces Combine to Shorten Pistachio Crop
California pistachio harvest is in full swing, but as nuts are shaken from the trees and collected, some growers report blanking, or shells that contain no nuts, contributing to a…
Beet Curly Top Virus Monthly Report
Beet leafhopper (BLH) counts remained very low throughout the month of September. Disking and grazing were actively underway as growers received the Program’s treatment waivers. Typically, disking and grazing reduces…
El Nino and Drought Could Deliver a One-Two Punch to Unprotected Soils
…to cycle nutrients. NRCS planners can help growers select the best species mix for their crop and their purposes, says Chessman. But even if it’s just a single species of…
Growth Energy Praises NCGA and NFU’s Work to Highlight the Importance of the RFS to Farm Income
This morning, the National Corn Growers Association and the National Farmers Union held a press call where they unveiled a white paper discussing the importance of the RFS and how…
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. Celebrates Completion of Newest Manufacturing Facility in Hanford, California
…potassium and sulfur for a variety of crops. KTS, along with the family of Crop Vitality products, provides growers the ability to apply nutrients more precisely and falls directly in…
Hull Rot Practice Worth the Stress
Reducing the vigor of almond trees going into hull split will help control hull rot flare-ups; however that can be a hard pill to swallow for growers. Hull Rot Practice…
Tips for Keeping Hull Rot Low
Advisors saw high hull rot pressure this year in almonds and a simple reduction in application can help growers avoid those losses again next year. Tips for Keeping Hull Rot…
USDA Awards $113 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production, Grow Opportunities for Rural Communities
…The grants also help growers solve technology needs or make better informed decisions on profitability and sustainability, leading to stronger rural American communities and businesses.” USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is…
High Hull Rot in Almonds
…Rot in Almonds Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Crop Advisor David Doll told growers at a recent port-harvest field day that high hull rot pressure was seen by many growers this…
Carb-Loading Almond Trees Post-Harvest
…field day, Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Nut Advisor David Doll told growers recent research is proving that carb-loading trees after harvest is important for tree vigor into the next season….
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
…approved for U.S. rice growers by the California Air Resources Board (ARB). Now USDA has demonstrated its interest in and support for another market-based approach for growers by increasing fertilizer…
El Nino Preparations Workshop
A workshop tomorrow, September 29, will help growers prepare for the possibility of wet weather from El Nino conditions. El Nino Preparations Workshop UC Cooperative Extension is holding an El…