…safety, promoting traceability capacity, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Projects eligible for funding range from expanding processing capacities and acquiring specialized equipment to enhancing worker safety through technology adoption. The…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
…for infesting most of the walnut, almond and peach orchards of California, causing extensive damages by reducing quality of fruits and nuts,” researchers say. Climate change can lead to shifts…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…both commercial use and UC research, mating disruption is proven effective in reducing NOW damage. “We’re offering financial incentives and technical assistance for using the NOW mating disruption simultaneously in…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…leaves, stalks, branches, grass clippings, sawdust, corrugated cardboard, paper) A nitrogen source, greens (food waste) Water Air The second approach is using worms, said Lorna Bravo, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County…
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
…enhancements have also been made to the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), reducing barriers and making it more accessible to a broader range of agricultural producers and conservation partners. In…
Delivery Innovation Could Reduce Hunger
…simply don’t live near a grocery store. Further, the report suggests that convenience stores, dollar stores and even liquor stores have been considered as possibilities for reducing food insecurity in…
Agriculture Groups Pushing for More Trade Opportunities
…help contain China’s growing geopolitical influence, and open new export markets for our farmers by meaningfully reducing and eliminating tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers,” the groups point out. Brian German…
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
…planning by reducing administrative burdens related to natural infrastructure components. The bill emphasizes public transparency, mandating the U.S. Department of Agriculture disclose project benefits and funding information. The legislation also…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Potato Chips
…Chips 1 LB 1/8 Inch Thick Russet Potato slices TT Dust with Corn Starch 1 Qt Vegetable Oil ( Frying ) (Potato Dust) 1 T Blackening Spice 1T Chive 1…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers questions for landowners to ask when considering solar development, reducing weed control intensity…
Almond Update: New Guide Simplifies Mitigation Strategies for Salinity Issues
…Necrotic leaves can appear, reducing photosynthetic activity which can lead to inadequate shoot growth and reduced kernel size over time. There are several approaches growers can take for addressing salinity…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-12-23
…emission-reducing benefits of E15, concerns with the development of the sustainable pest management program, and comments from the recent specialty crop hearing. Tune in to the show for these news…
Chickweed Management Questions Raised by Resistance Concerns
…words, is chickweed reducing the yield of small grain crops and alfalfa, or is chickweed diminishing the feed quality of these crops?” Clark noted. “We don’t really know the answers…
Disaster Recovery Package Requested for California Farmers
…to push their timeline. Some fields are so saturated with water that they will not be dry enough to plant at all this year, reducing the number of acres planted….