Grape growers last summer experienced some pretty significant periods of hot weather that, for some, negatively impacted the health of their vines and crop yield. In the center of much of this heat, Fresno County UCCE Viticulture Advisor George Zhuang has been researching ways to reduce the impact of such temperatures which are sure to return to both the Central …
California Ag Water: Current Regulatory Challenges
After years of drought, the 2019 winter is turning out to be a good one for California’s water supply. Several winter storm systems in the past couple of months means there is plenty of water. In some parts of the state, more than plenty, as evidenced from flooding events. Snow pack is above average (156%) and reservoirs are sufficiently full. …
Heat Illness Prevention Alert!
Summer is coming, and temperatures are rising to levels of concern for heat illness for farm employees. “Weather forecasts are looking at highly increased temperatures in the coming weeks,” shared Manuel Cunha, Jr., President of Nisei Farmers League. “In some areas, an increase of more than 20 degrees than what we are used to at this time of the year. Please …
How Inconsistent Weather can Make Mealybug Management More Difficult
Insects are much easier to manage when they start off the season in similar stages of development. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, especially when you start off the season with inconsistent weather patterns. Watch this brief interview with UCCE Entomologist out of Kern County, David Haviland, as he explains this with regard to mealybugs.
Effects of Heat Stress on Dry Cows & Their Next Lactation
New research out of the University of Florida shows that cows subject to heat stress during their dry period will produce 8-10 lbs/day less milk on their next lactation. Other health impacts were also explored. Watch this brief interview with Geoffrey Dahl, professor at the University of Florida for more details, and read more about mitigating heat stress in California …
California Crop Weather (WEEK ENDING: March 31, 2019)
WEATHER A low pressure moved across the northern part of the state bringing rain as well as some light snow at the higher elevations of the Sierras. Temperature lows ranged from the 20s to upper 40s in the Sierras and the desert, low 30s to low 60s along the coast, and upper 30s to mid 50s in the Central Valley. …
New Governor, Wet Year, What Does this Mean For California Water Storage?
A new governor, a new year, and lots of rain and snow! It’s going to be an interesting year for California farmers and what kind of support they may or may not receive on the water front. Check out this brief interview with Mike Wade from the California Farm Water Coalition for his insights and read more about it in …
When to Start Irrigating Young Pistachios in a Wet Year
As growers have experienced a wet winter and early spring, it may be a little more difficult to determine exactly when to start irrigating their young pistachio trees. In some cases, they might also notice what appears to be a boron deficiency as the young trees start leafing out, which might actually just be a symptom of too much water …
100+ Water Ag Organizations Urge Congress to Address Western Water Challenges
Over 100 organizations representing water and agricultural interests in the Western U.S. urged Congress today to use any infrastructure package under consideration to help address severe hydrological conditions in the West. “As a nation we must continually invest in the Western water infrastructure necessary to meet current and future demands,” the groups stated in a letter sent to key congressional …
USDA Offers Flood Impacted California Farmers and Ranchers Immediate Disaster Assistance
California Farm Service Agency Stands Ready to Assist Agricultural Producers Slammed by Recent Heavy Rains California Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers across the state of federal farm program benefits that may be available to help eligible producers recover from recent heavy rains and flooding. FSA offers disaster assistance and low-interest loan programs to assist agricultural producers in …
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