…season cover crops, insectary plantings and soil health. Two outreach events featuring pollinators were hosted in the fall, including a leadership day for local high school students. This included a…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-21-22
…chain bottlenecks in the tree nut market and a statewide pesticide application notification system pilot projects begins. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
Almond Update: Training Tuesday Webinar Series Kicks Off February 15
…week. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said that last year’s program was well-received, prompting another campaign set to kick off on February 15. “With bloom around the…
One Company Revolutionizing Farming One Seedling at a Time
…company is gaining momentum growing fresh, local, pesticide-free produce year round. You may have seen the Gotham Greens name brands on lettuces, herbs, salads and sauces. The company operates a…
New Unique FRAC Group 3 Fungicide Available for California Crops
A new FRAC Group 3 fungicide was recently approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, giving growers another option for disease management. BASF Technical Service Representative Dr. Kevin Caffrey…
Almond Update: Communication Key to Getting Most Out of Honeybees During Bloom
…buffer them from any pesticide or treated areas, that’s a really important way to make sure you’re keeping those bees safe.” Growers are also encouraged to provide ample access for…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Almonds from Bacterial Blast
…period.” A Section 18 emergency exemption for use of KASUMIN in almonds was initially granted back in 2020 by the Environmental Protection Agency and California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Growers…
Cevya Fungicide Combats Disease in Variety of California Crops
Cevya fungicide from BASF is now available for California growers to fight diseases in a multitude of crops. The product received registration approval from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…and Certification Program by Feb. 4, 2022 and the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program by Feb. 25, 2022. More Information RMA staff are working with AIPs and other customers by phone, mail and electronically…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
…commercial coverage for farmers and ranchers will become available through the California FAIR Plan. The Environmental Protection Agency’s pesticide registration decisions are under scrutiny by a team of Republican senators….
Pesticide Levels in Food Found to Be Low Once Again in Latest Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has once again shown that pesticide levels on food remain low. USDA’s Pesticide Data Program (PDP) has found that 99 percent of food products…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…the impacts these problems have on the community including children at Wilkins Elementary School, where the Administrator was to visit students and faculty until school was canceled due to low…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft of another revision to pesticide crop groupings. A 60-day public comment period has been opened to gather public feedback. The…
Pesticide Registration Topic of Call Between Senators, EPA Administrator
The Environmental Protection Agency’s pesticide registration decisions are under scrutiny by a team of Republican senators. Senators Roger Marshall of Kansas, Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa, and Mike…
