Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Peterson Traps helping almond growers skip hull spray for NOW, new leadership for…
VofV: Alex Cochran Discusses the Value of Biologicals in Agriculture
…utilizing biological solutions in agriculture. In this episode, Cochran shares his insight into how to optimize the benefits of biologicals, which, he says, starts with the relationship with growers: “The…
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
…time for broadcasting Esteem ant bait. You can put it out in mounds, or you can broadcast it. I think the broadcasting is probably more effective.” Growers will also want…
Chickweed Herbicide Resistance Confirmed in Small Grains
…year after multiple reports from growers and pest control advisors (PCAs) indicated a problem. Seeds were collected and tested against multiple different ALS-inhibitor herbicides. “We did it a total of…
Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program
…million in projects goes to programs for specialty crop growers, as it’s intended to. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program Sabrina Halvorson National…
New Strawberry Variety UC Eclipse Outperforming Portola
…Glenn Cole with the UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program said that growers are excited about the potential of the latest variety. “This UC Eclipse has really performed excellently, outperforming Portola…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Helps Protect Pollinators This Spring
Spring is a vital time for protecting pollinators. and the BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition helps growers keep these important insects protected.. The coalition says when choosing crop…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Kat Cammack
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) joins host Sabrina Halvorson this week for a discussion on protecting seasonal and perishable produce growers in trade deals, controlling government regulations with the REINS Act,…
Broad Coalition Forms LIBERTY Campaign, Calling for Immigration Reform
…problems “comprehensively” have all met with failure.” Member groups of the LIBERTY Campaign include the Western Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, and the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. The…
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election Deadline May 25
The election deadline for the Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Board of Directors is coming up in a few weeks. Ballots were officially mailed out to growers on April 21….
Almond Matters: Pest Management in Tree Nuts
…said the rainy weather created several logistical problems. Wet orchard conditions prevented many growers from getting dormant applications out in a way they normally do. “For whatever reason this one…
VofV: CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong Talks Sustainable Pest Management Solutions
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New ‘Short-Day’ and ‘Day-Neutral’ Strawberry Varieties Resistant to Fusarium
…“short-day” varieties are UC Surfline and UC Monarch. Cole noted that these would most likely serve growers in the Oxnard, Ventura, and Santa Maria areas. On top of fusarium resistance,…
Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Enrollment Applications
…miles of seed distribution sites will need to pick up their seeds if possible. The goal is to get seed into the hands of growers before October. “The best time…