…Duran, has used the new program to provide middle school students with agricultural leadership experiences that relate to those of the high school students in the community. Agriculture programs in…
The Year Ahead for Equipment Manufacturers
…economic disruption has impacted us all greatly, and we are still dealing with the aftereffects today – labor shortages, supply chain problems and higher interest rates.” Continued Growth on the…
Carrier Consolidation A Factor in Exorbitant Shipping Costs
…Fumasi. “Because of all the years of lack of profitability of these players and the high concentration now in the industry – really an oligopolistic situation – they’re not going…
Farm Bureau Leadership Program Provides Students with Soft Skills
High school juniors receive professional skills and experiences from the Tulare County Farm Bureau. This is due to a youth leadership program started for high school students to be more…
Agronomic Minute: Disease Protection in Pistachios
…temperatures begin to hit the high 70s, that is a good time to start treating for botryosphaeria. While organic producers may have limited options available for disease protection, conventional growers…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…had high-biomass conservation crop rotations. Because of this increased conservation, the report estimates: · Average annual water (sheet and rill) and wind erosion dropped by 70 million and 94 million…
U.S. Dairy Groups Unhappy with Canadian Trade Proposal
…doesn’t seem like a high bar, yet it appears to be insurmountable for Canada based on yesterday’s proposed dairy TRQ scheme changes.” The issue of Canadian dairy TRQs was the…
Almond Matters: Disease Concerns After Recent Rains
…out more of the crop. We’d like to save what we’ve got.” The rains came after a relatively quick and even bloom period for California almonds. Freezing temperatures over the…
Sterilizing Soil Helps Beat Back Bugs and Diseases on the Farm
…requires an extended amount of time, around 4-6 weeks, of full sun exposure to do its job. The process raises soil temperatures and helps break down plant matter, which eventually…
Factors Impacting Fertilizer Prices Moving Forward
…Russia-Ukraine conflict has the potential for keeping fertilizer prices high, in part due to disruptions in the movement of natural gas, a critical component of fertilizer production. Logistics have also…
Some Benefits of Becoming an Oat Farmer
…a wonderful meal not only for humans, but also for livestock. When comparing grains, oats are the highest in protein and many of the newer varieties contain up to 22…
Latest Snow Survey Suggests Third Year of Drought Conditions
…taken at Phillips Station highlighted the lack of significant precipitation over the past eight weeks. “For the survey today, we recorded a snow depth of 35 inches and a snow…
Plant Materials Center Provides Diverse Climate Plant Solutions
…season cover crops, insectary plantings and soil health. Two outreach events featuring pollinators were hosted in the fall, including a leadership day for local high school students. This included a…
MSOB: Using Biofungicides to Help Manage Resistance
…can be a critical component of management. While biological options are predominately available as a preventative measure, combining appropriate materials can be effective in high-pressure situations. “We’ve seen in studies…