…crops. However, Walt Duflock, Vice President of Innovation for Western Growers, said that Arizona may be taking the lead when it comes to autonomous equipment. “Arizona has made the decision…
Week in Review: Better Balanced Winegrape Market & Addressing Rail Strike Fears
While winegrape acreage has not been reduced to the level that AGG was calling for a few years ago, the shorter crops have helped bring balance to the market. President…
MSOB: Industry Effort to Increase Availability and Adoption of Biologicals
…crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM programs, visit…
Winegrape Market in Balance After Three Short Crops
President of Allied Grape Growers (AGG), Jeff Bitter said that the winegrape market is seeing more of a “stable environment” after three short crops in a row. While acreage has…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-24-22
…by the sustainable agriculture coalition, and cover crops that can provide dual benefits to almond growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Doubles Participation from Last Year
…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…
Additional Programs to Continue Pandemic Assistance for Producers
…in a press release. “No matter how well we design these targeted efforts, we often find that some producers fall through the cracks or were harmed more severely than their…
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…
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…
Agronomic Minute: Prepping Almond Orchards for Winter
California growers are working to get their almond orchards ready for dormancy. Second-generation almond grower Christine Gemperle said there is a lot to do in the fall in preparing for…
Mississippi River Grain Shipments Down 78 Percent
…in tonnage is consistent with reports of how barges have been forced to reduce their draft. Barges are normally loaded to an 11-12-foot-deep draft during the fall. However, companies started…
Almond Matters: Managing Weeds with Preemergent Program
…Specialist with Valent USA, Todd Burkdoll said the recent storm system provided an early opportunity to get preemergent herbicides out in the orchard. “With the weather here in the fall,…