Concerns About AB 2959, Increases in Farm Complaints, More Pistachios Moving North

August 6, 2020 | Volume 9, Issue 32

Pistachios ‘Eat Boron for Breakfast’, Could Be Northern California Option

Increasing pistachio acreage in Northern California is fueled partly by the trees’ ability to handle boron. Hear how pistachios tolerate boron.

California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”

The California cotton outlook has not been a positive one for 2020 but there is still optimism within the industry that assistance will be coming. Read more about California cotton.

Conservation at Work: Livestock Pipeline Maximizes Grazing Potential

George McClelland of Petaluma worked with NRCS to help facilitate the development of a more efficient water system to optimize the rotational grazing plan on his organic dairy farm. See how effective new water systems can be.

More People at Home Has Meant More Farming Complaints

COVID-19 safety guidelines that are keeping more people at home more often has resulted in an increase in the number of farming complaints being made. Hear how to avoid farming complaints.

AB 2959 Raises Concern for Industry Members and Air Quality Specialists

Assembly Bill 2959 (AB 2959), initially introduced back in February, would allow limitations to be put on the types of facilities that can supply farmers and ranchers with food byproducts. Read why the bill is raising concern.

Making Sense of Biologicals

Making Sense of Biologicals: Biologicals Not Just For An Organic IPM Program

Entomology and Biologics Advisor Surendra Dara talks about the myth that biologicals only belong in organic operations. Hear more about biostimulents.

Making Sense of Biologicals: Not All Nematodes Are Bad

Nematodes are usually a bad word for producers. In this episode of Making Sense of Biologicals, USDA’s Dr. David Shapiro is back to inform growers that there are also beneficial nematodes as well. Learn more about helpful nematodes.