…inputs. Pittman says it’s important to recognize that farmers are feeding the world in a sustainable way. Farmland Partners is a publicly-traded company that buys and manages high-quality farmland across…
Agronomic Minute: Mite Mitigation Approaches
Warming temperatures mean that mite mitigation programs will be put into action in almond and walnut orchards. Early efforts can be particularly valuable in preventing populations from ramping up during…
Almond Matters: Staying in Front of Ant Problems
…temperatures warming up, ants will become more active and will be out in orchards foraging for food sources. “Their colony is going to get bigger and stronger and they’re going…
USDA Makes Earth Day Investment of Nearly $800 Million in Climate-Smart Infrastructure
…infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov. Sponsored…
Agronomic Minute: Monitoring for Fire Blight in Apples
…in KASUMIN and it features a high level of preventative activity, making it effective on a wide variety of plant pathogenic bacteria, including fire blight,” Driver explained. “KASUMIN is available…
Almond Matters: Mite Management Starts with Prevention
…haunted forest type conditions because of the webbing and mites everywhere.” Typically, when temperatures get into the high 80s and low 90s, it is a good indicator for growers to…
Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
…will take to advance equity; these particular actions are highlighted in the plan because of their potential high impact for underserved farmers and ranchers, families and children, and rural communities….
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-14-22
…E.coli outbreaks in bagged romaine, incentive opportunities for almond growers, and keeping nightwork regulations in mind as temperatures start to warm up. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Matters: Recent Rain Emphasizes Importance of Disease Prevention
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, areas of California received some rainfall this week, highlighting the importance of good disease prevention. Field Development Manager for Valent USA,…
Ag Youth Leadership Programs Help Guide Student Career Choices
Youth leadership programs, such as FFA or 4-H, allow students to explore their opportunities and develop their personal and professional skills. Kirsten Franks is a high school senior and president…
Agronomic Minute: Staying Ahead of Mite Populations in Vineyards
With temperatures rising, growers are encouraged to stay on the lookout for mite populations growing in vineyards. Mites can quickly become an issue with females laying up to 200 eggs…
Growing Matters: Implementing Pollinator Protection Practices
…at or below that. If you’re exceeding that, the chance of that wind moving an application off-target is greatly increased,” said Marvin. Daily temperatures also factor into application decisions. Many…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Vineyards Free of Botrytis Issues
…the potential for botrytis infection. “It can become a problem in high humidity conditions paired with elevated nitrogen levels or compact clusters. All of that can promote a botrytis outbreak….
Cotton Acreage Up with Record Prices But Short of Potential Due to Water
…just don’t have the water this year. It’s the third year of a drought with a lot of the high impact areas already implementing SGMA restrictions and pumping restrictions,” said…