…premium support for producers who planted cover crops on 12.2 million acres through the new Pandemic Cover Crop Program. Also, USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers has provided additional support for producers by…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-31-22
…cover crops are presenting a more long-term approach to effective weed management, and the White House is under fire for their lack of trade efforts. Tune in to the show…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…help states and territories target resources locally to increase the competitiveness of the specialty crops sector and support specialty crop growers through marketing, education, and research,” USDA Marketing and Regulatory…
Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory
…Crum noted they were able to have significant success in mitigating weed pressures with a cover cropping system. When comparing fields that had a cover crop to the standard control…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers winegrape growers struggling with vineyard development costs, cover cropping in walnut orchards helping…
Almond Matters: Maximizing the Potential of Upcoming Bloom Period
…advantageous for crop development during the dormant season. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Todd Burkdoll explained that the recent foggy conditions are a welcome change of pace from…
Raspberries, One of the Juiciest Fruits of the Summer to Grow
…crop each year, make sure you choose the best variety for you, plant in a good spot with plenty of sun, and prune them back in the right season so…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
…for crop groups based on data from a representative set of crops. Comments on the revisions must be received on or before March 11. The crop grouping parameters would be…
Pesticide Registration Topic of Call Between Senators, EPA Administrator
…Braun of Indiana issued a joint statement after a zoom call with EPA administrator Michael Regan. The statement reads in part: “Crop protection products play a crucial role in U.S….
Broccoli Plant Problems that Could Threaten Your Harvest
…the crop and load flatbed trucks, directly in the fields, ready for worldwide shipping. (Editorial credit: David Litman / Shutterstock.com) There are two primary types of problems you may encounter…
MSOB: Understanding Bacillus-Based Products and Grower Needs
…innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and…
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
Biosolutions are continuing to become a more popular tool available to growers looking to diversify their crop management approach. Products are available to help growers do anything from boost crop…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-14-22
…on addressing issues in the supply chain, and the value of Certified Crop Advisors in helping growers navigate nitrogen rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…ranchers the best tools to conserve natural resources.” New conservation opportunities available through EQIP include a new and streamlined EQIP Cover Crop Initiative. NRCS is investing $38 million through the…