The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is conducting an online agronomic survey to help gain a better understanding of the needs and challenges of agricultural production. The questionnaire is…
BASF, Corteva, Seek Rehearing of Dicamba Decision
…California vacated the registrations for three dicamba herbicides, including BASF’s Enginia, Corteva’s FeXapan and Bayer’s Xtend. In California, it was used on corn, wheat and dicamba-tolerant cotton. In the petition…
California Prune Industry Remains Strong During Pandemic
…crop,” said Zea. The California prune industry is responsible for nearly all domestic production, growing prunes on more than 41,000 acres. California growers produce roughly 40 percent of all prunes…
Ag Spending Bill Moves Forward in U.S. House
…our rural communities, vulnerable populations, and essential workers—while continuing important investments in rural and farm production programs, agriculture and medical research initiatives, international aid, and nutrition. I am pleased the…
Chicken Fitbit Helps Identify Mite Infestations in Poultry
…bird health, but mites can also create economic damage for farmers in the form of depressed egg production. The so-called chicken Fitbit has proven to be successful in helping identify…
Avocado Production Using a Trellis System?
A frame of Allesbeste Nursery’s video on trellising trials in South Africa California avocado production could start to include the use of trellis systems if future research shows that the…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…dairy industry,” the group stated in the letter. “Over the coming years, domestic Japanese dairy production will be insufficient to meet demand. America’s dairy industry stands willing and ready to…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…The Towards Safer and More Sustainable Alternatives to Chlorpyrifos: An Action Plan for California report outlines short-term, medium, and long-term goals for keeping agricultural production vibrant while navigating the absence…
Almond Update: 3 Billion Pound Forecast Fueled by Nuts Per Tree
…but he believes the industry is well-positioned to handle another double-digit percentage increase in production. Listen to Waycott’s full interview. See all of the numbers in the 2020 Objective Almond…
California Prune Board Authorized to Continue for Another Five Years
…forward, the California Prune Board has outlined several priorities to focus on in the years ahead. Areas of emphasis include further nutrition and production research, as well as working towards…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-13-20
…production and USDA clarifies California organic certification requirements. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features, and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored…
Final Citrus Forecast Shows Slight Increase in California Production
California sees an increase in citrus production in the final forecast of the 2019/2020 season. The National Agricultural Statistics Service released the final citrus crop forecast of the season. Typically, there…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…current Ag One Foundation board officers include: · Jim Razor, vice president (Corcoran, J.G. Boswell) · Stanley Kjar, Jr., treasurer (Fresno, Pearson Realty) · Roger Isom, secretary (Fresno, California Cotton Ginners / Western…
Almond Matters: Putting A Postemergence Plan into Action
…when they push out the next year, you’ll see malformed leaves and shoots and that takes away from your overall potential as far as production.” Listen to the segment below….