…both established and emerging issues. Research is also classified under environmental stressors, which includes pesticide exposure, weather stress, and migratory and stocking density stress. Forage, habitat, and nutrition also comprise…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-08-22
…health and environmental standards, and advocacy efforts of the hemp industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Vineyards Free of Botrytis Issues
…any grower given the right environmental conditions. Technical Services Manager for Northern California for UPL, Katie Driver said there are multiple factors that growers have top of mind when contemplating…
Week in Review: Biden’s Budget Proposal & Sites Reservoir Development
…Environmental Protection Agency has announced its intent to help fund the Sites Reservoir Project. Better understanding of smoke exposure in grapes could make wineries more open to work with growers….
Center for Land-Based Learning Brings Agriculture to Urban Students
…idea is just to open their eyes,” Kimball said. “What are all of the opportunities out there in agriculture and environmental sciences?” Students involved in the program engage with professionals…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
…losses due to severe drought or wildfire in 2021 will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments for increases in supplemental feed costs in 2021 through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA)…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…sector that requires significant planning and forethought to manage economic viability concurrently with worker, food, and environmental safety. We are pleased to partner with these initial organizations, given their deep…
Agronomic Minute: OpenAg Seeks to Bolster Food System Sustainability
…company which is Decco, which handles our postharvest business. It’s really tying our in-service offerings that UPL has for crop protection in with Decco to really preserve food as it…
Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact
…abundant production. President of Allied Grape Growers, Jeff Bitter explained that further research on smoke exposure might help mitigate purchasing issues in the future. “The more we’re learning about it…
Progress Made on Sites Reservoir Project Development
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its intent to help fund the Sites Reservoir Project. EPA has invited sponsors of the project to apply for a nearly $2.2…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…Harden said in a press release. “We appreciate Secretary Vilsack’s focus on continuing to find additional ways to tackle this concern.” USDA’s Farm Service Agency will be providing payments for…
No Surprises in Grape Crush, But Report Highlights Future Considerations
…said Jeff Bitter, President of Allied Grape Growers. The 2021 crush totaled 3,877,584 tons, which was the approximate expectation detailed in the preliminary crush report. “At least when it was…
Exceptionally Dry Conditions Prompt Further Drought Action
…and DWR, along with the federal and state fish agencies, have been coordinating throughout the winter to address increasingly challenging hydrologic conditions for environmental flows and water supply,” Reclamation Regional…
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Farming Cress
…grown as a micro green and used in salads. Once cress starts to produce little tiny white flowers, the plant becomes bitter and unpalatable. It grows quickly, so it’s key…
