Alternating between insecticides, instead of mixing, may be a better approach for combating resistance among pests. At the recent Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at Kearney Ag Center, Cooperative Extension…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
…prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means, while minimizing risk to people, property, resources, and the environment. A 2017 Michigan State University Center for Economic Analysis study (PDF,…
ARS and U.S. Army Join Forces to Revitalize Soil with Paper
…ecologist with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center. It demonstrated that adding this type of paper waste to Army training grounds improves soil health, increases growth of native…
CCM October Grower Town Hall Events
…Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division Victoria Hornbaker will also be presenting information at the meetings. The October 8 event is being held at the UCR Palm Desert Center, followed…
‘Windows of Opportunity’ for Summer Cover Crops
…Plant Materials Center to find the most compatible cover crops for California. Johnson said the practice can absolutely be done during summer months if growers can identify those ‘windows of…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28,…
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
There is still space available for the Sustainability in Action meeting coming up on Thursday, September 26 at the CSUMB City Center in Salinas. The workshop is being hosted by…
New Tool Improves Beekeepers’ Overwintering Odds and Bottom Line
…is research leader of the ARS Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson, Arizona. By consulting the probability table for the likelihood of a colony having a minimum of six frames of…
Why, When, and How to Prune Your Blueberries
…spindly looking canes. Your end result should be a plant that is narrow at the base and has an open center. Much like a small apple tree. I’m Cathy Isom……
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…United States. The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety is providing informative Webinars each day of the week. Each day of National Farm Safety & Health Week has a theme…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…intermittent and ephemeral streams that farmers use for drainage and irrigation. Most importantly, it also covered lands adjacent to waters such as farm fields. Prior to the 2015 rule, EPA’s…
2019 Enrollment Deadline for the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Is Sept. 20
…more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3,…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…service center or visit farmers.gov/recover. Future Insurance Coverage Requirements Both insured and uninsured producers are eligible to apply for WHIP+. But all producers receiving WHIP+ payments will be required to purchase crop…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
…vineyard. Presentations and breakout sessions will begin on October 29, featuring information on nitrogen and irrigation management as well as organic amendments. The day will conclude with a poster session…