…Some of the CSP activities include cover crops, grazing management, and ecologically based pest management. CSP also promotes the implementation of technologies like advanced irrigation water management techniques and precision…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…commodity prices,” Duvall explained in a news release. “Higher prices for crops are getting a lot of attention right now and of course help farmers balance the books, but when…
Spring Vegetable Crop Research Update April 6
…Westside Research and Extension Center with and overview of pest and disease concerns in Central Valley vegetable crops from Fresno County Farm Advisor Tom Turini. Zach Bagley from the California…
Week in Review: Shipping Costs and Carrier Consolidation & New Fertilizer Grant Program
…nut growers to become more receptive to implementing a cover crop system in their orchards. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be supporting domestic fertilizer production this summer through…
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…out more at WGA.com. As the labor shortage in agriculture worsens and farmers struggle to get their crops harvested, are today’s Mariana Vasconcelos, an agtech prodigy who started her ag…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
…value, particularly for specialty crops such as almonds and other nuts, berries, fruits, and vegetables. Unfortunately, the honey bees are also vulnerable to invasive pests like parasitic mites, viruses, and…
Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts
…the costs of a cover crop system with the benefits that it can provide, which can include significant yield increases. TAKING THE NEXT STEP WITH COVER CROPPING Once a grower…
VofV: Are Farm Robots Making a Dent in the Agriculture Labor Gap?
…out more at WGA.com. As the labor shortage in agriculture worsens and farmers struggle to get their crops harvested, are today’s harvest robots making a dent in the ag labor…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
…April 4. The purpose of the survey is to get a better understanding of the overall organic industry, through gathering information on certified organic crops and various livestock commodities. “We…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers farming groups filing a complaint with FTC over the right to repair, the…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
…in funding support is being provided by NRCS in an effort to improve soil health on agricultural lands through EQIP. Cover crops offer a variety of benefits to producers, including…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Scheduled for March 23 in Modesto
…a variety of industry topics. “We have UC farm advisors, statewide specialists, as well as dairy faculty joining us in Modesto,” said Heguy. “To cover topics like nutrition, manure management,…
Some Benefits of Becoming an Oat Farmer
…you can grow it as a cover crop. Oats are often grown specifically as a companion plant to help control weeds. Plant them with legumes, winter peas, field beans, clover,…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-04-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers aspects of the Farm Bill Title 1 hearing, a preliminary report on the…