…at PPQ’s National Detector Dog Training Center in Newnan, GA. USDA/APHIS image PPQ-Trained Detector Dogs Track Down Lanternflies and Beetles Detector dog Bradley takes a break from looking for Japanese…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-15-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers tips for growers from this year’s BeSure! campaign, components of an avocado irrigation…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers improving nitrogen efficiency through irrigation practices, carrier consolidation playing a significant role in…
Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts
…Hanford using flood irrigation. After having issues with water infiltration, Crum explained that the cover cropping system they have implemented is proving to be beneficial. “We started working with him…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…digital tools. Because of the pandemic, some USDA Service Centers are open to limited visitors. Contact your Service Center to set up an in-person or phone appointment. On farmers.gov, you…
Almond Update: Irrigation Maintenance the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
The next Training Tuesday webinar offered by the Almond Board of California (ABC) will focus on irrigation maintenance. With limited water supplies, ensuring irrigation systems are functioning at optimal efficiency…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-10-22
…of California’s upcoming Training Tuesday on irrigation system maintenance, and statewide Groundwater Awareness Week. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Latest Snow Survey Suggests Third Year of Drought Conditions
…likelihood of seeing it this year. According to the March forecast from the Climate Prediction Center, areas of the Northern Sierra may receive some more rain and snow. However, de…
Almonds and Salinity in Groundwater
…overdraft.” USDA researcher Ray Anderson discusses some other concerns involved with increased groundwater irrigation for California almond trees including higher salinity levels. Listen to the report below. Almonds and Salinity…
Center Providing Plant Management Solutions for the Southeast Region
The center providing plant management solutions for the Southeast region. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center is one of a national network…
CVP Allocations Reflect Disappointing Lack of Rain and Snow
…the CVP incorporate current water storage conditions and snowpack levels in the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada. South-of-Delta irrigation water service and repayment contractors have received a zero percent allocation….
Plant Materials Center Provides Diverse Climate Plant Solutions
The center providing plant solutions in a diverse climate. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Lockeford Plant Materials Center (CAPMC) Serving the State of California The Lockeford Plant…
Program Working to Deliver State-of-the-Art Plant Science Technology
…in the Southeast and the Territories of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands Brooksville Plant Materials Center Image courtesy of NRCS The Brooksville Plant Materials Center is one of…
Agronomic Minute: Vineyard Weed Control in Dry Conditions
…significant rainfall in recent weeks is shifting some application practices. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith said addressing weed management through drip irrigation can be effective and provide some added…