…and Disease Control, Insect Control, Use of Biochar, Mycorrhizal Inoculants, and Use of Biostimulants. A panel of local growers will discuss challenges of fertility and pest control in sustainable and…
Citrus Grower Grouping Causing Some Problems
A third category of citrus tree growers can cause some challenges for Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) protocol treatments around a new trap find. Grouping Causing Some Problems There are two…
Importance of Sanitation for Navel Orangeworm
Almonds growers in the Central Valley were reminded of the importance of sanitation when dealing with navel orangeworm. Importance of Sanitation The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held it’s spring…
The Western View: Governor Brown’s Tunnels
…say the real cost is much higher, perhaps $50 billion. Water customers – the southern cities and westside growers – would pay for the tunnels through higher monthly bills. The…
Almond Board: Getting out the Facts about Almonds
…ways for almond growers and other advocates to help out. Head to almonds.com/water for more information on water use for almonds. You can also click on the images on this…
California Dried Plum Board Continued for Another Five-Year Term
…five years, a public hearing must be held to consider whether the Board should be continued. California dried plum growers and processors fund the Board’s activities through an industry assessment…
First-Year Numbers From Propane Program
…the numbers, the response from the participants was overwhelmingly positive. The point of the program is twofold: growers save money on upgrading an irrigation engine in exchange for some stats…
Annual Strawberry Field Day in Santa Maria
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Strawberry growers gathered in the Central Coast to get the latest research findings and information from the University of California Cooperative Extension. Many Topics Covered Integrated…
Important Sanitation Steps After Shake
…the mummies out of almond trees after harvest is a crucial step for almond growers. Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says what growers do after shaking the trees…
Bacteria Causing Bushy Top Syndrome
Pistachio growers got an update on the still new bushy top syndrome that is worrying the industry. Bacteria Causing Bushy Top Syndrome Some growers are still finding out about the…
Avocado Tree Sensitivity Problematic With Drought
…have a big effect on avocado trees for a couple of reasons. Presenters at the Avocado Growers Seminar Series advised growers to consistently monitor soil and irrigation water salinity content….
Multiple Benefits of Sustainability Programs
…standards. Castoro Cellars’ experience aside, members of the vineyard team say the process can be difficult. As more and more growers look into sustainability practices, they have questions about the…
Biomass Plants Closing Across the State
…and keep biomass plants operating in California. Covanta is slowing shutting down its plants because of funding, and that would be a big hit to Kern County growers that rely…
More Areas Considering County-Wide Psyllid Quarantines
…updated growers in San Luis Obispo County on the fight against ACP and huanglongbing. The county currently has no commercial operations under the spot-quarantine boundaries; however Agriculture Commissioner Martin Settevendemie…