Move over, Covid-19; there’s a new quarantine in town. Nearly 80 square miles of Los Angeles County have been placed under a produce quarantine, which warns residents not to move fruits and vegetables from their homes. Why? Because more than two-dozen Tau fruit flies have been discovered on farms in […]
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Learn more about the Organic Science and Research Investment Act
Organic growers across the country may be receiving some much-needed assistance from Washington, D.C, during the coming months. The Organic Science and Research Investment Act was introduced in early July by a group of senators representing the American Northwest, Northeast, and Midwest. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill farm bill. Once approved […]
Read MoreThe Healthy Soils Demonstration Program: Apply by August 28th
We’ve already talked about the importance of carbon farming, a set of conservation management techniques that help store carbon, improve soil health, reduce greenhouse gasses, and create protective habitats for our landscape’s friendly pollinators. Now, thanks to the Healthy Soils Program, the state of California will work with growers and […]
Read MoreA New Variety of Avocado Tree – Luna UCR
A new variety of avocado tree is about to be released to growers across the globe. The “Luna UCR” — also known by its scientific name of BL516 — was developed by agricultural scientists at the University of California, Riverside. The patent for this flavorful, black-skinned avocado is still pending, […]
Read MoreDrought-Resistant Planting
Don’t let this year’s rainy weather fool you. California remains a drought-prone state, requiring growers to remain up-to-date with their water conservation practices and irrigation systems. With our Mediterranean climate and dry summers, it’s best to know which drought-resistant plants can be added to our landscapes and gardens. Lantana Although […]
Read MoreDry Farming in San Joaquin Valley
During the years ahead, many basins in the San Joaquin Valley will likely need to reduce their groundwater pumping in order to deal with severe drought conditions and still meet the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
Read MoreCalifornia Growers: Fire Prevention and Safety
Hundreds of Canadian wildfires left much of America’s east coast shrouded in smoke last week. As fire fighters continue to monitor the damage in Quebec, growers in California should take the opportunity to review their own fire safety protocols and evacuation plans. After all, California currently averages 2,226 wildfires per […]
Read MoreCalifornia Red Scale Management
We may be in the midst of springtime, but the Central Valley continues to deal with the challenges of a cold, wet winter that left our rivers swollen, our fields flooded, and many producers out of work. The winter weather also impacted our pest populations. One notable example is California […]
Read MoreTransitioning to Organic: Aid for Growers
Are you looking to transition your growing operation to organic production? Are you worried about potential dips in income or yield during the transition period? The USDA may be able to help. Earlier this month, the USDA announced new details about its $75 million investment in conservation assistance for those […]
Read MoreGroundwater Recharge Gets A Temporary Revision
It’s been an extremely wet winter in California. To make good use of all that extra water, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new executive order that encourages the flooding of agricultural lands to help increase the state’s groundwater supply. Three years of unprecedented drought and heavy agricultural pumping have […]
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