…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
…economic impact of the current drought, introducing livestock as part of a cover cropping system, and details on California Women for Agriculture and its upcoming statewide meeting. Tune in to…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…take up 76 percent of the funding in the farm bill, or more than $325 billion dollars. Though crop security is only 9 percent, or a projected $38 billion, crop…
Almond Update: Industry Members Encouraged to Serve on Board of Directors
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is holding elections for its Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 crop year. Those interested in serving will have until April 1 to submit…
Prepare for a fruitful year
…off patent. Specialty crop growers and retailers can benefit from Atticus’ proactive engagement and decisive action as they prepare for the next crop season. Atticus is a team that doesn’t…
Impact Farmers Make When It Comes to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…hope to make an even bigger impact with more on-farm carbon-capturing practices, from cover crops to anaerobic digesters. Impact Farmers Make When It Comes to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Sponsored…
Almond Update: Strategic Retreat Helps Refocus Industry Efforts and Priorities
…of this really was driving global demand. How do we move this supply? That really makes up the bulk of the Almond Board budget.” Elections Underway for 2022-2023 Crop Year…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…MPPEP. The first, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, will provide an overview of the program. The second, March 7 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time, will cover application requirements….
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-24-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers energy and trade strains with Russia and China, applications now being accepted to…
Plant Materials Center Provides Diverse Climate Plant Solutions
…season cover crops, insectary plantings and soil health. Two outreach events featuring pollinators were hosted in the fall, including a leadership day for local high school students. This included a…
MSOB: Using Biofungicides to Help Manage Resistance
…leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of…
New Coalition Seeks Additional IR-4 Funding to Support Specialty Crops
…control solutions to the crops that can often be overlooked by the overall crop protection industry. The Friends of IR-4 coalition aims to increase understanding of the vital nature of…
Supply Chain Issues Creating Cash Flow Problems for Almond Producers
…starting to become apparent. While foreign demand has remained strong, much of the 2021 crop is still sitting in storage in the U.S. already sold. However, the problems arise as…
Nationwide Program Helping Restore and Sustain Healthy Natural Ecosystems
The nationwide program helping restore and sustain healthy natural ecosystems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo of mixed specie cover crop in bloom. Jimmy Carter Plant Materials…