…brought to you by Corteva. View more of the Fungicide Resistance Management Minute Importance of Fungicides Preventing Blight How to Implement Integrated Disease Management Strategies Importance of Label Rates Preventive…
NRCS Seeking Public Comment on Eight Conservation Practices
…NRCS is requesting comments on the conservation practices of mulching, hedgerow planting, wetland restoration, seasonal water management for wildlife, field borders, grazing management, filter strips, and structures for water control….
USDA Launches Working Lands Climate Corps
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced the Working Lands Climate Corps, a part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps initiative. The initiative seeks to train young individuals as…
NCFC President Responds to Decision to Revoke Approval of Dicamba Products
By C.J. Miller Earlier this week, a federal judge with the U.S. District Court of Arizona has revoked the approval that allows the use of dicamba herbicide products on soybeans….
Week in Review: California Sued Over Climate Laws & New Tax Relief Bill Could Help Farmers
Growers have a new tool available to help guide decisions related to navel orangeworm management. A coalition of agriculture and business groups is suing California over recently enacted corporate climate…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
…species protection. To address these concerns, the EPA introduced its ESA Workplan in April 2022, outlining strategies to integrate species protections into pesticide regulations while maintaining accessibility for pesticide users….
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 02-08-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Update, and the Fungicide Resistance Management Minute. Tune in for…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…brought to you by Corteva. View more of the Fungicide Resistance Management Minute Importance of Fungicides Preventing Blight How to Implement Integrated Disease Management Strategies Importance of Label Rates Preventive…
New Herbicide Option for Rice Growers This Year
California rice growers have another option for weed management this year. Rice Farm Advisor Whitney Brim-Deforest said that the product is already used in rice production in other states. California…
Almond Matters: Bloom Preparation Amidst Series of Storms
…to more pest pressure going into the season,” Burkdoll explained. While rain is needed in California, growers must also consider the timing for pest management. Burkdoll advised against dormant applications…
NOW IPM Economic Calculator for Almond Production
Growers have a new tool available to help guide decisions related to navel orangeworm (NOW) management. A new NOW integrated pest management (IPM) economic calculator has been developed, evaluating the…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…“would range from $44 to $176 million in crop losses, additional pesticide use, and quarantine requirements” said the CDFA in its pest profile. The funding is a response to the…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
…leaf blight. These diseases attack the flowers, potentially reducing the yield as flowers develop into harvestable nuts. Highlighting the significance of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach, Samler states, “An…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 01-25-24
…significant pest for almond growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….