…has never been more important, and I believe that the growth we’re going to see in adoption towards more precise ways of irrigation is going to be huge over the…
Almond Update: Great Experience and Attendance at TAC 2022
…though TAC 2022 just concluded a week ago, ABC already has next year’s event in mind. TAC 2023 will again be taking place at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center…
Winter Storm Brings Rain and Snow, But Drought Concerns Remain
…to March winter wet season.” The Data Exchange Center from the California Department of Water Resources also shows that the statewide snowpack is in a strong position as of December…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 12-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers anti-factory-farm bills becoming more popular, irrigation considerations included in the new cover crop…
USDA Launches New Virtual Nutrition Center of Excellence
Using nutrition to fight cancer. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced the new Agricultural Science Center of Excellence for Nutrition…
2022 Rabobank North America Leadership Awards
…Sustainability goes to Pivot Bio, a pioneer in microbial nitrogen fertilizer that is paving the way for new startups that are also focused on providing the world’s farmers with more…
Almond Update: 2022 Almond Conference Less Than a Week Away
The 2022 Almond Conference is coming up December 6-8 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento. Sessions will once again be taking place on the first day of…
MSOB: Industry Effort to Increase Availability and Adoption of Biologicals
…on their use and efficacy. “The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology with Dennis Donahue and I have started an initiative to get new biologicals vetted on the farm…
Agronomic Minute: Potential of On-Farm Groundwater Recharge
…we’ve got in the Valley, we can recharge our aquifers and hopefully get our way through SGMA.” Implementing groundwater recharge projects in orchards can require frequent communication with local irrigation…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…supported through the program. Funding is being provided to the Center for Land-Based Learning, California State University San Marcos, Sustainable Systems Research Foundation, and the University of California Davis. NIFA…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…drip irrigation. The proposal from DPR would limit allowed application methods and require lower-emission applications for trees and vines which currently have the highest rates for 1,3-D. Stricter use parameters…
Almond Update: Educational Sessions at TAC to Highlight Important Industry Topics
…Credit Union Convention Center. Associate Director of Agricultural Research at the Almond Board of California (ABC), Sebastian Saa said one of the sessions is called International Horticultural and Global Tree…
USDA Prospective Customer Survey
…and services. In addition to the online survey, the FPAC Business Center, which is administering the survey, will also mail 11,000 printed surveys to various local state stakeholder organizations and…
Almond Update: Fertigation and Irrigation Sessions at Almond Conference
…Wednesday, December 7 at 10:30 a.m. Another educational session that Saa will be involved with is focused on irrigation. The Irrigation in Stressful Times session will take place on Wednesday,…