Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers increases in minimum wage in 2024, the effects of wildfire smoke on US…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…to pesticide exposure. The comment period for the proposal closed on August 6. One of the concerns shared by several industry stakeholders was the lack of time available to submit…
Honeybee Colony Numbers Remain Stable, Despite A Nearly 50 Percent Loss
…exposure, and poor nutrition are all playing a role in the decline. Commercial beekeepers also cited “queen issues” and “adverse weather” as contributing factors to the losses. American beekeepers lost…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…by protecting them from pesticide exposure. Studies also indicate that accidental harm to pollinators is minimal compared to the overall benefits of pollinator-friendly practices. With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…undergone thinning to enhance sunlight exposure, while wine grapes have been sprayed for weed control. Stone fruit harvest is in full swing, with nectarines, plums, and peaches being picked. Field…
Five-Year Plan to Address Spotted Lanternfly Concerns
…pest poses a threat to various crops and plants, including grapes, apples, hops, and walnuts. The working group is made up of representatives from APHIS, the National Plant Board (NPB),…
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Awarded by DPR
…through the development of non-genetically engineered sterile insect techniques. Another project will be researching antimicrobial peptides for combatting diseases in grapes and citrus. The use of canines in scouting techniques…
Bayer Continues Support of the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…As future ag leaders, ALP participants are continuing to learn about new technologies and new practices. Exposure to what agribusinesses like Bayer are doing provides a more well-rounded understanding of…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Botrytis Outbreaks in Check
…when free moisture is present on the fruit surfaces and temperatures are anywhere from 58 to 82 degrees. Then grapes in a condensed cluster can end up cracking due to…
DPR Confirms Another Reduction in Pesticide Use in 2021
…also declined by nearly 11 million acres. Almonds, grapes, strawberries, oranges, and tangerines were treated with the most total pounds of pesticide materials in 2021 and are considered “commodities of…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-27-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers why botrytis in grapes may be a bigger problem this year, the factors…
Short Winegrape Crop Could Be Good with Demand Remaining Flat
…years slightly up, some years slightly down, in terms of volume,” Bitter explained. “So, considering that we came into 2020 with an acute excess of grapes and wine, these three…
Agronomic Minute: Taking an Integrated Crop Health Approach
…as increasing plant stress tolerance and crop quality metrics.” Trials in a variety of crops including grapes and tree nuts have shown to be successful in helping growers achieve desired…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-21-23
…exposure protection, grower trials and participation that are essential for the raisin industry, and the appeal for Ag Order 4.0 still left without action while the requirements are still in…