Extension

UCCE releases Carpophilus beetle identification guide

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has released a visual guide to help almond growers identify damage caused by the Carpophilus beetle, an invasive pest first detected in Califo... more »

New MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics director named

Plant diagnostic services continue at under the new direction of Jan Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, following the planned retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt. Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, h... more »

Roger Duncan retires after transforming tree crop production

Roger Duncan, a prominent UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) pomology farm advisor, retired on July 1 after 36 years of pioneering research and Extension work in tree fruit and nut crops. His contributio... more »

Michigan chestnut growers face weevil, weather challenges

Chestnut growers in Michigan are navigating pest management and weather variability as the season progresses, according to a report from Michigan State University (MSU) Extension. WEATHER Over the p... more »

Chestnut growers set to gain insights on crops, pests through MSU’s Chestnut Chat Series

Michigan State University Extension is hosting its 2024 Chestnut Chat Summer Series, with the next session on Aug. 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The series offers seven interactive online meetings, f... more »

MCPC invites chestnut growers to annual Harvest Picnic

The Midwest Chestnut Producers Council (MCPC) invites members and enthusiasts to its annual Harvest Picnic on Aug. 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lee and Verna Peck Farm near Battle Creek. ... more »

Great Southeast Pollinator Census set for Aug. 23-24

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census, a key citizen science project, is returning on Aug. 23-24. This initiative, led by the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, invites participants from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida to count pollinators and contribute crucial data for conservation efforts. more »

UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods

The UGA Extension program helps farmers adopt sustainable irrigation methods, which is essential as insurance against drought and extended dry periods. more »

UCCE offers seminar, tour for fruit and nut growers

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) will host the August North Sac Valley "Third Thursday Things from the Field!" a fruit and nut growers seminar. This educational forum will ... more »

Almond crop yields threatened by disease new to California

For the first time, symptoms of red leaf blotch (RLB), a plant disease caused by the fungus Polystigma amygdalinum, have been observed in California across the Northern San Joaquin Valley. Molecula... more »