As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-18-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the ideal spring conditions for fruit development in vineyards, cover crops in orchards…
Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms
Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers and the recent storm systems that came through California demonstrated multiple advantages. Chris Sayer from Petty Ranch in Ventura County said…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees Becoming More Popular
…is time for almond pollination. Beekeepers can cull their indoor colonies in the fall to get a better understanding of what numbers will look like in January and February. That…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…make New Year’s resolutions for conservation on the farm. Ciji Taylor, USDA Public Affairs Specialist, gives some suggestions in an online article, including: Incorporate cover crops into your operation. Extend…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production –…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 12-27-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the multiple benefits of implementing cover crops in farms, farm bill titles important…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 12-23-22
…climate smart language and cover crops helping producers navigate regulatory expectations. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
…Crops: $1.50 billion, up 27% Corn for grain: $424 million, up 53% Other top organic commodities with the greatest gains in value of sales from 2019 were soybeans (122%),…
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
…crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production –…
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
…by California’s specialty crops and diverse ecosystems,” UC ANR Vice President, Glenda Humiston noted. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your…
California Chill Report: Progress Thus Far This Season
…all contribute to a shortfall in chill. The weekly California Chill Hour Report will feature UC researchers and other experts and industry members highlighting the progress of chill accumulation and…
Virus Undercuts Fungus’s Attacks on Wheat
…a costly fungal threat to wheat, barley, and other small-grain crops. The fungus is the chief culprit behind a disease called Fusarium head blight, or “scab.” Scab diminishes the yield…
Farm Income Rising
…production expenses are forecast to increase by almost 19 percent in 2023,” she said. Nigh says USDA projects increases in cash receipts for both crops and livestock. “On the crops…