Crop Production

2022 water year looks dismal as snowpack melts

California's Department of Water Resources is suggesting the state plan for a third year of drought conditions, and water rights will again be a hot topic. more »

Diverters reminded to measure water use under law

Implementing penalties will help bring diverters into compliance, and bills have been introduced to help smaller diverters maintain their water rights and install proper equipment. more »

Hard freeze devastates valley tree crops

Growers are already seeing significant crop loss, but the effects of an unexpected late-February freeze in California won't be seen for another month or two, cancelling out a fantastic bloom season. more »

Pandemic Cover Crop Program ends March 15

The pandemic made it challenging for growers to maintain cover crop systems, and this program can help ensure that cover-cropped fields continue to be utilized. more »

Grant aims to boost Wisconsin’s hazelnut industry

Hazelnuts grow wild on thousands of acres in Wisconsin, and grants are helping to grow what looks like a promising market. more »

Principles of Fruit & Nut Trees course registration still open

The virtual course begins Mar. 7 and covers everything from development to pruning to rest breaking, irrigation to fruit set, nutrition to pathogens and harvest. more »

Ceres Imaging announces integration partnership with WiseConn

The end-to-end solution includes installing, monitoring and maintaining soil moisture probes as part of Ceres Imaging precision irrigation services. more »

Bee hive thefts already being reported

Hundreds of hives have been reported stolen throughout California just as the biggest pollination event begins. more »