…a new ranch just coming up with that tentative program to make sure that their fungicide program is going to cover any diseases or pathogens to reduce crop loss and…
Delta-Mendota Canal Floating Solar Project Receives $15 Million
California’s Delta-Mendota Canal is set to undergo a transformative initiative with a $15 million investment to install solar panels. The project aims to cover the canal with solar arrays, offering…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…selecting a fungicide. Q: Lindee, what should be considered when we’re selecting fungicides for crops? A: When selecting the fungicides for their operation, it’s important to consider what specific diseases…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is soliciting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until May 26, 2024. “Privately owned grazing lands cover nearly 30 percent of the…
Almond Update: Taking Advantage of Incentive Opportunities
…things, I’m already doing cover crop, I’m already doing these great things in my orchard, I’m already water efficient.’ Well then you need to be signed up because it is…
New Technology Key to Increasing Ag Productivity
…animal and crop genetics, chemicals, equipment, and farm organization have made it possible for total agricultural output to nearly triple between 1948 and 2021. During that period, a USDA report…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 04-03-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a pistachio grower highlighting the importance of preplant irrigation for cover crops, and…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…to your neighbors. Q: We’ve talked a lot about monitoring what’s happening in your orchard or your crop, but what about what’s going on next door? A: It’s good to…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 03-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes reports on cover cropping in table grapes, federal efforts to ensure Federal Seed…
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
…Manager Sarah Castro said that varieties including the patented UC Yolo Gold and J2N cultivars will support farmers through difficult periods like crop failure. “Sometimes there can be crop failures…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…resistance. Q: Lindee, let’s talk about the impact of fungicide resistance. What could fungicide resistance mean for a crop? A: There’s a limited amount of tools currently on the market….
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
…individuals participating in the program from $1,500 to $4,000 starting fiscal year 2024. Producers receive payments for activities like cover crops and pest management, promoting soil health and water quality…
Almond Matters: Disease Management Ahead of Summer
…eventually fall off. “Those leaves are factories for your crop. They’re the factory that’s producing the phytonutrients, photosynthates that are accumulated in the leaves and are transferred to the nuts,”…
Week in Review: Ag Export Complications & Cover Cropping Incentives
…30 U.S. House members is encouraging the House Agriculture Committee to prioritize federal support for specialty crop mechanization research in the 2024 Farm Bill. While the disease has the potential…