…Other tested treatments included a 25 lb./A sulfur dust treatment with a 14-day retreatment interval; Velum® One fungicide applied via drip at a rate of 6.8 fl. oz./A six weeks…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…environmentally friendly pest management tools by 25%, and reduce dust during harvest by 50%. “As an industry, we have been proactive in how we farm and we will continue to…
Strong Year for U.S. Cotton Exports
While the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) made a significant reduction to its production estimate for the 2019-2020 domestic cotton crop, the export market appears to remain strong for U.S. cotton. …
November 2019 Dairy Market Report
…November 2014. Continued reduction in the number of U.S. milking cows — a trend that will likely taper off in a few months — and moderate increases in the average…
Successful Rice Harvest for California Growers
…So, wait, wait, wait, and then hurry up and go. But fortunately, when the dust settled it was a pretty good year,” said Morris. This year’s rice harvest did not…
Preparing for The Next Round of Livestock Methane Reduction Funding
The funding amount for the upcoming round of livestock methane reduction funding has been significantly reduced in the most recent State budget. With significant interest in the program, it is…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…more than 220 other dairy methane reduction projects, CDFA expects a reduction of 2.2. million metric tons of greenhouse gases each year. “It’s important to recognize the strong partnerships we…
USDA Reduces Cotton Expectations
…Dr. Jody Campiche explained world production has been reduced by 130,000 bales. “Along with the reduction of the U.S. crop, USDA also lowered production for Brazil, Pakistan, and Australia. However,…
Citrus Updates Provided at Grower Town Hall Events
…of the preventative approach to the disease. “I’m really happy with the reduction in numbers that we’ve seen over the last couple of years of ACP detections in the valley…
Latest USDA Expectations for 2019 Cotton Crop
…cotton exports. USDA is projecting 16.5 million bales to be exported for the 2019 crop year. “Some of that’s due to lower U.S. production, some of it’s due to reduction…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…and agricultural products by eliminating tariffs, enacting meaningful tariff reductions, or allowing a specific quantity of imports at a low duty (generally zero). Importantly, the tariff treatment for the products…
Public Comment Sessions for Healthy Soils Program Begin Today
…round of funding. CDFA has received $28 million from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund in 2019, to award grants for agricultural management practices that promote soil health through sequestering carbon and…
Programs Help Producers Reach Dust Reduction Goals
Assistance programs are helping nut producers around the state reach their dust reduction goals. Kern County producer Bret Sill with Sill Properties said taking advantage of programs that help growers…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Could Help Sustainability Goals
…Agricultural Affairs Josette Lewis said it might be a crucial adoption to meet dust-reduction goals by the year 2025. Listen to Lewis’ full interview. Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Could Help…