…cover cropping in their orchards. Lewis noted that there are multiple benefits that growers can get from implementing cover crops in their operation. Cover crops can help to address a…
MSOB: Understanding Beneficial Habitat for Biological Control in Vineyards
…sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…a rising generation of beginning farmers and ranchers that truly reflect the tapestry of American agriculture and the many diverse communities we serve,” said Toombs. Several California-based projects are being…
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
…“Lack of certainty on EPA-approved, science-based nationwide labels will erode access to current and future pesticides, threatening crops and grower incomes, conservation practices, public health, vital infrastructure, and ultimately raise…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…protect crops such as carrots, sweet potatoes, berries, grapes, and tree nuts. Prior to planting, the fumigant is most often injected directly into the soil. It is also applied through…
MSOB: Biological Sector Growing as Science Advances
…sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and…
Almond Matters: Protecting Against Overwintering Pests
…problems for growers when temperatures warm back up. For scale in particular, Burkdoll said there is not much activity in the wintertime. However, the pest presents considerable risks for growers…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Up 20% per Farm Bureau Survey
…meet growing demands for food – both here in the U.S. and globally – while facing rising prices for fuel, fertilizer and other inputs,” said Cryan. The shopping list for…
Agronomic Minute: Prepping Almond Orchards for Winter
…the winter. One of the considerations has been appropriate timing for getting cover crops planted. “In order to do that there’s several things that need to be done before you…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-09-22
…of crop insurance for specialty crops and the trust issues with FDA and data sharing recently discussed at a roundtable. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Agronomic Minute: ‘Wild Ride’ for Grape Growers in 2022
…frost that came through in the spring resulted in some substantial damage depending on the region. Driver said the frost wiped out some grape crops and forced some tough decisions…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
…previous year, with some crops changing position. Altogether, the top ten crops accounted for nearly $6.4 billion of the total value. Almonds and grapes continued to dominate production, with each…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-03-22
…of the upcoming tree crops workshops, and Fresno County dethroned at the top producing ag county. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…CSP provides payments to farmers and ranchers that are actively engaged in conservation activities on their operations. Conservation activities include ecologically-based pest management, buffer strips, and cover crops. The practices…