…the property as well as an office building and other facilities. Improving the health of soils used for cropland and grazing lands is the principal resource concern on which the…
Agronomic Minute: Vineyard Weed Control in Dry Conditions
…benefits. “With preemergent herbicides you really want to get those down into the soil profile because that’s where the dormant seeds are that are waiting to sort of grow when…
Avocado Imports from Mexico Resume
…inspector from USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) had been threatened. After a week of negotiations between both countries, APHIS’ avocado inspection program has been reactivated. “This is…
US Reportedly Stopping Shipments of Avocados from Mexico
…carrying out inspections in a city in Michoacan when the official received a threatening call on their cell phone. The US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is now…
New Funding to Combat Pest and Disease
…Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service that will support future projects. The funding will support 372 projects, some of which focus on exotic fruit fly survey and detection including $5,742,671…
Growers Have New ‘One-Two Punch’ for Almond Bloom
…health benefits that we’ve seen for both yield and stress reduction,” said Caffrey. “Cevya comes in with a completely different FRAC group. So, you’re truly rotating your FRAC groups and…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 02-11-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers soil considerations when water availability is limited, a new coalition that seeks additional…
Almond Update: Training Tuesday Webinar Series Kicks Off February 15
…done and hopefully find out some more information on bee health and the BeeWhere program.” The Training Tuesday bee health webinar will feature information on the fundamentals of best management…
Agronomic Minute: New Integrated Program to Help Improve Production
…to reduce residue issues, as well as increase plant health and yield. UPL Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops Joe Vassios said that the program takes a comprehensive look at…
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
…is produced using practices which sequester carbon or reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Applicable practices include cover cropping, manure management, enhanced efficiency fertilizers, soil amendments such as biochar, and nutrient management….
Pests and Diseases to Watch Out for This Spring
…population is to clean up the garden in the fall. Turning the soil and giving chickens or hogs access can reduce the pest population for the following spring. Some of…
MSOB: Working Towards Universal Understanding of Biostimulant Products
…to continue to expand that list so that it’s a more commonly accepted term and it’s a better understanding around ways farmers can improve plant health and all the benefits…
DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture
…mandate and the limited timeline to make preparations to accommodate the new rules. “While we have been proactively supporting the public health guidelines since November, we are concerned this declaration…
Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory
…added benefit of improved soil health, maintaining the soil biology, improving overall soil organic matter, improving cycling and nutrient cycling. All while that ground is in fallow state.” Cover crops…