…time for the holiday. Take an egg carton and cut off the lid portion. Use empty and clean eggshells you think will act as a good holder for the seed…
Goal® 2XL and GoalTender® now exclusively from Nufarm
…broadleaves and provide long-lasting pre- and post-emergence activity. Both formulations provide strong control of actively growing weeds and also form a soil barrier to block the establishment of emerging weeds…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-25-21
…RENEW WIIN Act, and Nitrogen best management practice research. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday episodes… Danielle…
New Manual Available for Non-Chemical Weed Control
…weed control techniques. It also provides information about biological control agents for 18 different weed species and species groups. Funding for the manual was made possible through the California Department…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…Department to consider extending the CFAP sign-up deadline,” Duvall noted in the letter. “The recent Regulatory Freeze Pending Review on all new and pending executive actions, though common during a…
Problematic Honeybee Parasite Found to Steal Iron from Its Host
…threats facing honeybees. The parasite is known to create substantial issues that can result in colony collapse. An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) entomologist discovered that the parasite actually seizes iron…
Week in Review: WIIN Act Enhancements, Emerging Issue for Tomato Growers
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. A new fusarium issue is creating some significant concern…
Wildflowers to Consider Planting in Your Garden for Pollinators
…flowers have been around for about 49 million years. As a result, local insect species such as bumblebees evolved alongside these flowers. The wildflower species you should grow in and…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungi Showing More Benefits Than Pest Control
…act as a stimulant for the plant as well. In the latest episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals campaign, UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara discusses research over…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
…species. In fact, since enactment of the WIIN Act, returns of listed salmon species have improved dramatically.” The RENEW WIIN Act would bolster communication related to coordinated operations of the…
Industry Members Discouraged by Blueberry Investigation Verdict
…market, especially during our critical growing and harvest seasons.” The investigation was initially launched in September 2020 at the request of the U.S. Trade Representative. ABGA actively participated in the…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) is asking for additional flexibility when it comes to Specialty Crop Block Grants. NASDA has sent a letter to U.S. Acting…
Keeping Almond Orchards Safe from Nematode Damage
…is with pre-plant fumigation. There are also some rootstocks available that have resistance to certain nematodes, but not all species that impact California orchards. Failing to get nematodes under control…
Research Network to Take Comprehensive Look at Bee Health
…of activities that we have planned.” The first area of importance is establishing a new breeding program. Researchers plan to identify bee species that are more tolerant to environmental stressors…