…stewardship for soil and water quality are already in place. “Part of what we are doing at USTR is to make sure that we are an advocate; a voice. That…
Shifting Strategies: A Grower’s Perspective on Pest Management Challenges
…California puts forth ambitious goals for the state to meet by 2050. In addressing the future, Morgan advocated for a shift towards understanding soil and plant health, emphasizing the role…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
…will apply to a variety of different soil and foliar applications of multiple products. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom said that in…
Almond Matters: Maximizing Orchard Health During Dormancy
…to incorporate weed management materials into the soil. Burkdoll suggests a comprehensive approach that will also address disease issues as well, after significant issues with scale and rust last season….
Can You Be Regenerative and Not Be Organic? ‘That Would Be Impossible’
…questions that was posed to the panel was “can you be regenerative and not be organic?” “My response was, no, that would be impossible. There’s no way you’re building soil…
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
…then work them in the ground and shred them up and work them into the soil,” Burkdoll noted. “Or you could go after them on the tree with an insecticide…
Ten Percent Initial Allocation for State Water Project
…the upcoming year. It is determined by factors such as October and November precipitation, dry soil conditions, runoff, and storage levels in Lake Oroville. However, it’s crucial to note that…
Almond Matters: Early Planning Crucial with Another Wet Winter Forecasted
…an inch. So that incorporation really locked them in there. You’ve got to get them into the soil where they are going to work on the upper layer of soil,…
State Seeks Helps in Defining ‘Regenerative Agriculture’
…positive impacts on the state’s environmental, social, human health, and economic goals. Soil health has also been highlighted as a foundational element within the framework recommendation. Public engagement is being…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…water and nutrient holding capacity of a soil, particularly sandy soils,” explained McMillan. “Enhancing soil health increases plant vigor which enables plants better able to withstand environmental stresses like drought.”…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
…data collection no more than twice a year.” The practices include short-season cover crops, nutrient management, residue and tillage management, alley cropping, water management, as well as soil amendments and…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Weeds with Preemergents
…a central component of getting effective management of weeds. Clean berms and removal of leaves or leftover weeds will allow for better coverage and incorporation into the soil. Herbicide materials…
DPR Seeks Comment on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
…builds on existing processes, requiring licensed applicators to submit electronic information about intended pesticide use 24 hours in advance, or 48 hours for soil fumigants. DPR said the aim is…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…space requirements for poultry, ensuring access to the outdoors with soil and vegetation. Living conditions for livestock must allow natural behaviors like stretching and scratching, with proper bedding to maintain…