…rulemaking process. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are consistently being engaged by industry members on the impact that proposed changes will have on…
Farm Groups Oppose Court’s Grey Wolf Decision
…Council also opposed the ruling. NCBA Executive Director of Natural Resources and Public Lands Council Executive Director Kaitlynn Glover said in a statement, “It’s disappointing that environmental activism carried more…
Enrollment Deadline for Dairy Risk Management Programs Extended
…margin protection for small and medium-sized producers and inexpensive catastrophic coverage for larger dairies. It provides critical protection against unforeseen market disruptions – and if the past two years have…
Agronomic Minute: New Integrated Program to Help Improve Production
UPL has developed ProNutiva as an integrated program to help growers address a variety of production concerns. The system-led approach incorporates a variety of crop protection products growers can use…
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
…support cost-effective means of monitoring and reporting environmental benefits, as well as the marketing of the resulting commodities. Project applications are currently being accepted for fiscal year 2022. “America’s farmers,…
Pests and Diseases to Watch Out for This Spring
Some pests and diseases to watch out for this Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Asparagus beetles (Crioceris asparagi) on damaged stem of vegetable A potato leaflet…
MSOB: Working Towards Universal Understanding of Biostimulant Products
…still no legal, federal definition of what a biostimulant is. We are hoping to fix that,” Beaudreau explained. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is still in the process of…
VofV: Lemons and Oranges and Limes, Oh My!
…This includes everything from revolutionizing citrus packing houses with technology and automation to bringing science to the forefront to educate on the importance of crop protection. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Almonds from Bacterial Blast
…period.” A Section 18 emergency exemption for use of KASUMIN in almonds was initially granted back in 2020 by the Environmental Protection Agency and California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Growers…
Key Elements to Perk Up a Bleak Winter Garden
How to perk up a bleak winter garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Deciduous Tree/Japanese Maple Pinterest image Sarcococca Species, Sweet Box (Sarcococca confusa) Pinterest image Witch…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…provide the best service we can,” said Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). “These unique times call for everyone to be cautious and as flexible as possible,…
DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture
…United States are now required to show proof of vaccination to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers upon request. Failure to provide proof of vaccination will prevent entry into the…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
…commercial coverage for farmers and ranchers will become available through the California FAIR Plan. The Environmental Protection Agency’s pesticide registration decisions are under scrutiny by a team of Republican senators….
The California Kitchen: Extra Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
Extra Crispy Sweet Potato Fries In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Extra Crispy Sweet Potato Fries with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will…
