…pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. In 2019 NRCS California is prioritizing proposals that improve the “technical toolbox” to address the following on-farm resource concerns: soil health, water…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…labeling; eliminate weeds in the field prior to planting; minimize dust by using advanced seed flow lubricants; “BeeAware” of honey bees and hives located near the field; ensure that any…
Citrus Research Board to Employ Dogs to Detect HLB
A dog trains in the field to detect the scent of HLB. Photo courtesy of Pepe Peruyero, J & K Canine Academy The Citrus Research Board (CRB) is looking to…
Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers
https://youtu.be/Vft8f-CMA10 Another cover crops field day at the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center (PMC) demonstrated how research is finding ways to make cover crops work for all…
Reporting Field Crew Property Theft
Theft has been an ongoing issue for the agriculture industry for years. People steal fruits and nuts, agriculture equipment, livestock and now personal items of field crew members. While theft…
Almond Matters: Effective Mite Control with An Insect Growth Regulator
…to get the most efficacy. Manager of Field Development for Valent USA Pat Clay noted that Zeal can be effective in a wide range of conditions if applied correctly. “You…
USDA Census of Agriculture One Week Away
…website at www.nass.usda.gov. Available now in preparation for data release are three videos featuring NASS subject matter experts explaining the importance of the Census, what’s new in this Census, and…
USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help with H2A Applications, Managing Loans
…help producers find the right loan programs for their business and submit loan documents to their service center. With feedback from customers and field employees who serve those customers, farmers.gov…
California Snowpack Tripled from Previous Water Year
…we see in this field today, a snowpack that is well above average,” said Kris Tjernell, DWR Deputy Director for Integrated Watershed Management. “This year marks the seventh-highest snow water…
NPPC Calls for Swift U.S./Japan Trade Negotiation
…and deliver for ratification to Congress a trade deal that puts U.S. pork producers back on a level playing field in Japan. “U.S. pork producers are losing market share in…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Mite Control
…twospotted spider mites, start to build,” said Manager of Field Development for Valent USA Pat Clay. “A good warm spell can start things moving along pretty quickly, so if we…
Another Online Tool for Pest and Disease Management
There is now another online tool for producers trying to identify issues in the field. The United States Department of Food and Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)…
Researching Soil Health Using Cover Crops
…use, cover crops in between their cash crops in the summer, but because this field is in transition to organic, our grower cooperator was really interested in looking at the…
Almond Matters: Getting Active with Fungicide Treatments
…on the front side,” said Field Market Development Specialist for Valent USA Todd Burkdoll. “This year is a year where you’ve got to step it up a little bit because…