Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

California Agriculture, the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources research journal, has published a special issue on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to inform Cooperative Extension programming and local, state, and federal policy to improve population health, food sec...

Pre-bloom foliar boron application on olive may improve yield Ellie Andrews, PhD, UCCE Farm Advisor, Sonoma County, and Elizabeth Fichtner, PhD, UCCE Farm Advisor, Tulare County Olive orchards entering an OFF year in 2024 may benefit from pre-bloom foliar boron (B) applications to support reproducti...

Recently, extensive wood decay-related limb breakages have been reported in commercial prune orchards in the Sacramento Valley, adversely affecting fruit production and limiting the value of salable firewood upon orchard removal.

In my neighborhood there is no shortage of citrus trees. Folks in other parts of the country may not believe it, but it can be too much! This year, in addition to scoring some free at gym, a gentleman who owns several trees near downtown Vacaville said I might try cleaning my Pyrex.

Forcing a bulb, tricking it into blooming without a cold period is popular during the winter as it will produce blooming flowers indoors during winter.

General situation Thanks to a wetter-than-normal February we're slightly above normal for our average winter rainfall accumulation in Yolo County, with more predicted for next week.

Choosing fruit trees for your Alameda County garden? Use this checklist to find the best varieties and set yourself up for a fruitful harvest.

Choosing fruit trees for your Alameda County garden? Use this checklist to find the best varieties and set yourself up for a fruitful harvest.

Welcome to March! This is the time when your roses are starting to break out from dormancy. It is a good time for garden maintenance before the big flower display in April. If you didn't do this last month, take some time and check your irrigation system to make sure it is working correctly.

Gardening with your kids might be one of the best things you can do for them. Not only is it a great way to spend quality time together, it can also make a big difference in their physical, mental and emotional health.