Blue Vane trap in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field Credit: Mark Vandever. Public domain. (USDA/FSA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve…
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
…all,” said Mike Brown, co-chair of the NCPP. The planner award is presented annually to one conservation field staff member who demonstrates a high standard of conservation planning and implementation…
E.M. Tharp and World Ag Expo® “We Believe in Growing” Scholarship Winners Announced
…will be attending four-year universities to major in an agricultural field. This year’s winners, Chastine Gist of Tulare, CA, and Jacob Martinez of Lindsay, CA, will each receive $2,500 scholarships…
Almond Matters: Being Prepared for a Flash Bloom
…at once you’ve got basically a shortened period of pollination,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent USA. “A flash bloom would shorten that period and typically you…
Almond Matters: Making Plans for Using A Plant Growth Regulator
…as planning to use a plant growth regulator during bloom,” said Pat Clay, Manager of Field Development for Valent USA. “The timing of application is incredibly important, so being prepared…
CSU-Bakersfield to Establish Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business
A new ag business facility is coming to California State University-Bakersfield. The CSU Board of Trustees recently approved the establishment of the Grimm Family Center for Agricultural Business at the…
California Snowpack ‘In Decent Shape’ According to Second 2020 Snow Survey
…water content. So, if you remember back to April 1, 2015, this field was completely bare with grass; so we’re standing currently on four to five feet of snow, so…
USMCA Signing ‘Good Day for American Agriculture’
…are expecting to see an increase of $2 billion in American agricultural exports. The agreement will help even the playing field for many agricultural products, through modernizing grading standards, enhancing…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Preemergent Applications
…the ground,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist for Valent USA. “Typically you want to get that out before bloom and then have some type of moisture event whether…
FFA: Making a Difference in Agriculture, One Student at Time
…be through agribusiness, animal systems or even biotechnology. The field of agriculture is broad and diverse, and FFA is working to provide the next generation of leaders. Next month, the…
Mechanical Pruning of a New Raisin Variety at KARE
Before pruning After pruning Industry members got an opportunity to see two machines perform mechanical pruning in vineyards this week at the 2020 Grape Mechanical Pruning Field Demo that was…
APHIS Moving Forward with Funding Farm Bill Initiatives
…and ranchers out in the field,” USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach said in a press release. “Our Farm Bill programs allow us to continue to strengthen…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…the field with a series of in-orchard workshops in the next two weeks covering the Bee BMPs as well as the benefits of planting bee pastures and cover crops. Held…
Almond Matters: Developing a Vibrant Root System When Planting an Orchard
…planting a new orchard. Substantial planning goes into the process of establishing a new almond orchard, from rootstock and variety selection to site preparation. All the planning that goes into…