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Pecans are one of the later budding trees out there, for good reason. It usually allows some protection against late freezes, but when we get multiple late freeze events like this year (April 21 and 2
2020 is the third year in a row of walnut freeze damage in California. In 2018 there was a sudden autumn freeze event in November, during the Camp Fire, which we documented as trees failed to leaf ou
Pollinator Partnership, the world’s largest non-profit dedicated exclusively to pollinator issues, announced that beginning May 3, Kelly Rourke assumed the role of executive director for the organiz
California is grappling with drought again, facing many of the same conditions and challenges that were features of the 2012–16 drought – including stressed ecosystems, depleted reservoirs, hard-h
The USDA announced May 3 loan interest rates for May 2021, which are effective May 3. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start
The University of California has opened registration for a seven-part video course on nitrogen management. The series, taught by UC researchers and extension specialists, begins May 10.
The course
Thieves are now reportedly using drones to scout farms and ranches, looking for their next big score.
"We were having a series of crimes occur, including some quads that were taken from a very remo
It seems pecan trees in Georgia are lagging behind this year. Well, what is going on exactly and what does this mean? The timing of pecan bud break and fruit set is determined by a combination of chil
California resident Jennifer Lester Moffitt has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs.
Moffitt is undersecretary at the Califor
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications for the California Underserved and Small Farm Producer Grant Program. Applications will be accepted until Monday May 10,
