[wpdevart_youtube]4rlsER1qhgY[/wpdevart_youtube] Madera & Merced Counties have a new UC Cooperative Extension orchard systems farm advisor on the block. We are happy to introduce Phoebe Gordon to the nut & tree fruit industry here. Check out her brief introductory video, and be sure to get in touch with her at the Madera extension office.
[wpdevart_youtube]H3hGOAEeWh8[/wpdevart_youtube] From the headquarters of American Pistachio Growers, Executive Director Richard Matoian addressed the current status of the Sunset Review, urging growers to submit their comments to prevent the entry of pistachios from Iran through continued tariffs. Watch his monthly interview with California Ag Network and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Visalia, Calif., (February 24, 2017) – Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner released the current status today of Major crops in the most valued county in the California Ag portfolio. They report that Growers continue to wait for fields to dry out sufficiently so that they can resume planting winter grain and field crops. The planted grains and field crops continue to …
Sacramento, Calif., (February 23, 2017) – The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Integrated Pest Control Branch is announcing a vacancy on the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee. The committee makes recommendations to the CDFA secretary on all matters pertaining to vertebrate pest control research. The term of office for a committee member is unlimited. Members receive no compensation, …
Sacramento, Calif., (February 23, 2017) – Strong storms during the Presidents’ Day holiday weekend flooded farm fields, caused several dairy farms to relocate their animals and brought other impacts on California farms and ranches. The storms also added more water to an already overtaxed system, and led to renewed calls to modernize the system. “In the long term, the surge …
Sacramento, Calif., (February 22, 2017) – Another warm and wet week across the State as a strong Pacific system moved inland. The system brought rain to most of the State, with mountains receiving snow. Temperatures cooled through Friday, before rising slightly over the weekend. Dry weather ruled the State on Monday and Tuesday with the exception of some light sprinkles …
[wpdevart_youtube]_8YPvrXJdYI[/wpdevart_youtube] How do you manage almond bloom during adverse weather conditions? Watch this brief interview with Billy Synk, writer of Pollination Points column in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine as he shares some considerations.
[wpdevart_youtube]9F8yiiD0AYE[/wpdevart_youtube] Get ready for American Pistachio Growers’ Annual Conference in Palm Desert next week, February 22-24. Watch this interview with APG Executive Director Richard Matoian as he shares what attendees have to look forward to at this year’s conference.
[wpdevart_youtube]WZK1YKrzpz8[/wpdevart_youtube] Spring is in the air, the birds are singing, and orchards are beginning to bloom in the warmer areas of California. To ensure successful almond pollination, Bee sure to follow a few safety tips with Billy Synk in dealing with honeybees in the orchard. Watch this video and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
[wpdevart_youtube]88-4oeh7vFM[/wpdevart_youtube] Honeybees are in high demand this time of year and are worth a lot. There have already been reports this year of stolen bee hives, so Bee sure to protect your investment and keep a watchful eye out during orchard pollination. Watch this brief interview with Billy Synk from Project Apis, and learn more in your monthly issue of …
Dale: Biological nitrogen fixation such as that with legumes is done at the expense of...