Western Region Certified Crop Advisors (WRCCA) is offering scholarships to students who plan to enter the agricultural workforce. A total of four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to undergraduates. “Those…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
Here is this week’s ‘Fungicide Resistance Management Minute’ brought to you by Corteva. We’re hearing from Lindee Love, Corteva’s Strategic Account Manager in Northern California on what growers should be…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
…and the need to do those well-timed applications for pests when it’s needed,” Kelley noted. ABC has resources to help growers manage navel orangeworm pressure in their orchards. Growers can…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
The RMA is making it easier for specialty crop growers to find crop insurance agents. The Risk Management Agency says finding the right risk management tools for specialty crops and…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
…Using seed treatments specific to preventing disease, selecting resistant varieties, and implementing proper crop rotation practices can help growers prevent infection. Growers are also encouraged to reconsider their planting format…
Week in Review: Growers Anticipate Good Year for Citrus & California Grape Crush Increases
California citrus farmers are finding ways to adapt to the challenges of the current production year. Foreign markets play a critical role in the U.S. pistachio industry, with expectations for…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
…Program. Matoian said that incentive programs really help encourage growers to experiment with new practices and new methods. “We’re always looking to try different things to see what works and…
Almond Update: What the Biomass Industry Rating Means for Almond Growers
The recent AA BDO Zone rating the North San Joaquin Valley received holds significant potential for almond growers. The rating helps to highlight the viability of the area to support…
Additional $205 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir
…single award in the history of the WIIN Act for a storage project. “With the support of the Biden-Harris administration, Reclamation continues to make historic investments in Western water infrastructure…
U.S. Rice Growing in Demand
U.S. rice growers are seeing a growing demand for their products. Gary Crawford has more in today’s This Land of Ours report. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson and Gary Crwford’s This…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…are supporting growers in the fight for water access. These wet winters also lead growers to anticipate a shorter crop and larger sizes with increased pressure from thrips generated through…
USDA Expands Insurance Option for Nursery Growers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding its Nursery Value Select (NVS) crop insurance program to cover nursery producers in all counties across all states. NVS allows producers to…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-11-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show the USDA expands insurance options for nursery growers and the California Department of…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
Here is this week’s ‘Fungicide Resistance Management Minute’ brought to you by Corteva. We’re hearing from Daniel Abruzzini about why growers should apply fungicides preventively prior to disease development, and…