Calag Archive

Seepage from drainage water evaporation ponds declines substantially with time.

Knowledge of the role of water stress in the disease could help in development of resistant grape varieties.

Sales of goat cheese and other goat milk products are increasing, and some former dairy cow owners are shifting to goat dairies. A survey showed that profitability can be improved by utilizing low-cost agricultural by-products in goat rations.

A study of crop yields and acreages suggests that recycling drain water may be only a temporary solution.

Bench-top heating uses less energy than perimeter heating, but temperature distribution in the plant canopy and soil require further study.

Several candidates passed the first tests under reduced irrigation, fertilization, and mowing.

Attention has only recently been directed to selenium and its long-term effects in aquatic food chains.

A regular preharvest defoliant plus pyrethroids was effective against SPWF.

Effective parasites of this new pest of San Joaquin Valley grapes are being sought for use in IPM programs.

Control sprays can be reduced without affecting yield or quality.

Populations have developed in some California pistachio orchards, but OBLR's pest potential is uncertain.

Computerized analysis of weather affecting seasonal forage growth can be useful to livestock producers.