…Kavanaugh, VP of Science and Agronomy at Bio S.I., talks about the fascinating life that exists in the soil with Western Growers Jeana Cadby, Director of Climate and Sustainability, and…
Skills Needed in the Agricultural Workforce
…sustainability, data science, and food science. Results indicate the biggest knowledge needs were in agronomy and precision agriculture, and animal sciences. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program…
WRCCA Offering Funding Opportunities to Support the Next Generation of Agronomists
…honorariums available for professors who are interested or already providing agronomy-related coursework,” Wingate explained. “They work incredibly hard and deserve that recognition. It is their projects and their enthusiasm that…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
The presence of Ascochyta blight was confirmed in garbanzo bean fields in the Central Valley last month. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Advisor, Nick Clark said the discovery was made in…
Chickweed Management Questions Raised by Resistance Concerns
…raising some concerns. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor Nick Clark said they are taking the same research approach to alfalfa that was taken with small grains. “We’ve started challenging…
Chickweed Herbicide Resistance Confirmed in Small Grains
Researchers have confirmed common chickweed herbicide resistance with a certain class of herbicide materials. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor Nick Clark said the conclusion was reached after multiple studies…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Offers Tips for Stewardship
…of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Garrett Gilcrease, Agronomy Service Representative at Syngenta, discuss more about the…
VofV: Bountiful Founder and CEO Megan Nunes Wants to Use Satellites to Revolutionize Farming
…“I want to see an agronomist become a digital data scientist, where we’re able to look at agronomy from space.” Nunes, Donohue, and Wilson talk about their hopes and dreams…
Potential Resistance Issue with Common Chickweed in Small Grains
…reports have been coming in indicating that a certain class of herbicides was exhibiting poor control. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor Nick Clark said they have been responding to…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-14-22
…smog checks for diesel emission control devices, and details on the sustainable agronomy conference virtual series. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Agronomy Week 2022
…3.0/Wikipedia image Agronomy is defined as the science of soil management and crop production. This week, agronomy is celebrated by Dekalb, Asgrow, and Deltapine seed brands. Deltapine brand manager Kevin…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Scheduled for March 23 in Modesto
…agronomy, herd health, and then a couple sessions of hot topics of things that are new and emerging in the research world.” A full agenda and registration information for the…
VofV: The Interplay Between Water, Tech and Regulation
…automated, efficient and sustainable farm. Domonic, Netafim’s team leader of agronomy in the west, outlines how to take proven technology from Israel and tailor it to meet the needs of…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
…the American Society of Agronomy have all expressed support for the ag research funding included in the budget package. “Investing in research is the down payment on agriculture’s ability to…