Western Growers’ leaders are applauding California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for proposing a comprehensive water infrastructure proposal focused on ensuring all Californians a safe, clean, and reliable water supply....
For the first time, the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) teams up with the Western Plant Health Association (WPHA) to present “Fresh Approaches to Fertilizing Techniques,” a conference to be held Nov. 27-28, at the Heritage Complex of the International Agri-Center in Tulare, Calif....
The 2007 California sugar beet production forecast is 1,384,000 tons, unchanged from the August forecast, but down 11 percent from last season. ...
By Cary Blake
Farm Press Editorial Staff
The latest green or soft-based insecticide chemistry soon to hit the market is creating some grand slam results in desert lettuce field studies in Yuma, Ariz. The products will serve as new implements in the growers’ toolboxes. ...
Kings and Tulare County Farm Bureaus and State Compensation Insurance Fund will host their annual Cotton Harvest Safety Program on Wednesday, September 26, at the Mid Valley Cotton Gin, in Waukena. The free seminar begins with registration at 8:00 a.m. and concludes with a complimentary lunch at noon....
Upland cotton production in California is forecast at 570,000 bales, down 27 percent from the 2006 crop, but 8 percent above the Aug. 1 forecast, according to USDA/NASS. ...
By Forrest Laws
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Mike Johanns resignation as secretary of agriculture to run for a senate seat from Nebraska could be seen as a blow to the Bush administration’s efforts to influence the 2007 farm bill. ...
Coarse grain trade hit record levels with 2007/08 numbers increasing by more than 4 million metric tons this month to a record 115 million, according to USDA. The department reported that global demand for feed grains has been outstripping production and U.S. corn exports have filled the bulk of this additional demand. Specifically, corn trade increased by 3.7 million tons to a record 90 million tons (3.5 billion bushels). However, President and CEO of the U.S. Grains Council Ken Hobbie said corn producers are not the only beneficiaries in the current export scenario. ...
At 3.8 million people, Maricopa County, Ariz. is the fourth largest county in the United States. Yet even with the high population, it is ranked 20th in the nation for agricultural production with over 627, 0000 acres in production on 2,110 farms....
The 2007 California walnut production is forecast at 320,000 tons, down 8 percent from 346,000 tons in 2006, according to USDA/NASS. ...
By Cary Blake
Farm Press Editorial Staff
The tourniquet wrapped around shrinking supplies of available field workers for winter vegetable production will grip even tighter in the future in Arizona’s Yuma Valley. ...
By Eric Natwick
UCCE Entomology Farm Advisor, Imperial County, Calif.
Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV), a disease that threatens both commercial tomato production fields and home gardens, was identified in March 2007 by Dr. Robert Gilbertson, University of California, Davis (UCD), in greenhouse tomato samples from Brawley, Calif. ...
California rice production for 2007 is forecast at 42.6 million cwt., up 6 percent from the previous year. The yield forecast is 8,200 pounds per acre, up 3 percent from the Aug. 1 forecast, according to USDA/NASS. ...
By Harry Cline
Farm Press Editorial Staff
Slowly but surely, a troublesome, former nemesis for California rice growers is making a comeback. ...
By Brenda Carol
Contributing Writer
California garlic production moved over the hill from Gilroy, Calif., the self-proclaimed “Garlic Capital of the World” to the San Joaquin Valley, to get away from a bad neighbor. ...
Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110 | 111 | 112 | 113 | 114 | 115 | 116 | 117 | 118 | 119 | 120 | 121 | 122 | 123 | 124 | 125 | 126 | 127 | 128 | 129 | 130 | 131 | 132 | 133 | 134 | 135 | 136 | 137 | 138 | 139 | 140 | 141 | 142 | 143 | 144 | 145 | 146 | 147 | 148 | 149 | 150 | 151 | 152 | 153 | 154 | 155 | 156 | 157 | 158 | 159 | 160 | 161 | 162 | 163 | 164 | 165 | 166 | 167 | 168 | 169 | 170 | 171 | 172 | 173 | 174 | 175 | 176 | 177 | 178 | 179 | 180 | 181 | 182 | 183 | 184 | 185 | 186 | 187 | 188 | 189 | 190 | 191 | 192 | 193 | 194 | 195 | 196 | 197 | 198 | 199 | 200 | 201 | 202 | 203 | 204 | 205 | 206 | 207 | 208 | 209 | 210 | Next
advertisement
Almond Pest ManagementGet the latest info on almond insect pest management and earn 2 hrs. CE DPR and CCA credit in California.
California Groundwater Protection RegulationsEarn 2 hrs. in California laws and regs CE and learn how to protect California groundwater supplies.
(New Course)Managing diseases in California almond production is a year-long process. This course provides the latest information on controlling these diseases with management practices and fungicides. The course is approved for 2 CEUs by DPR for PCAs and all applicator categories and California CCAs.
Powdery Mildew Control in California GrapevinesLearn about the No. 1 grape disease in California; earn 2 California CE hours.
Insecticide Resistance Management in Agronomic and Row CropsA 3-hr. CE approved for California and Arizona licensees and CCAs in both states.
Agronomic Weed Resistance Management in Row Crops, Trees Nuts and Vines Weeds Resistance Management is approved for 3 hours of CE credit for all California and Arizona licensees and Certified Crop Advisers.
Lepidopterous Pest Management/ Pesticide SafetyThis course is approved for 2 hours in Arizona and California (1 hr. of laws/regs; 1 hour Other) and for CCAs.
Managing Spray Drift to Minimize Problems2-hrs laws and regs for California licensees; 2 hours in Arizona and for CCAs.
(New Course)Copper has long been a key tool in disease control in a many crops. This 2-CEU course accredited California PCAs and all DPR applicator categories and Arizona applicators details how best to use copper to maximize its potential.
Winners of the Cotton Foundation/Farm Press High Cotton awards were honored at the recent... |
JUSTIN CARIKER, 2007 Farm Press/Cotton Foundation High Cotton winner, Mid-South states... |
