…energy grid is routinely pushed to its limits in the summer. Adding more burden on the system will require extensive investment and upgrades to the current energy infrastructure. “If…
Bill Incentivizes Use of Cover Crops
…and creating a Soil Health Pilot Program. “Farmers are the original conservationists.,” says Brown. “By utilizing cover crops, they can increase yield, decrease pesticide use, and reduce runoff into waterways,…
Chickweed Management Questions Raised by Resistance Concerns
Herbicide resistance within small grain crops has been confirmed for common chickweed. Researchers have found that chickweed populations are demonstrating resistance to ALS-inhibitors. Additionally, chickweed management in alfalfa is also…
Latest Flood-Related Executive Order Expands Diversion Flexibilities
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued another flood-related executive order to address impacts in the Central Valley. Runoff forecasts and flood models indicate that flood conditions in the area will likely…
SAVE Act to Protect Common Food Names in Export Markets
…right to use those common names in foreign markets. Commonly used terms including “parmesan” and “chateau” can become problematic in certain export markets. Supporters of the bill say that the…
Heavy Criticism of House Ag Appropriations Bill to Cut USDA Funding
…U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources. Approximately one-third of USDA funding would be eliminated under the proposal. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said, “the proposal is pathetic, it…
VofV: Farmers are Entrepreneurs, Citi’s Adam Bergman Talks Agtech
…of Voices of the Valley. The topic of agtech and cleantech to address issues like climate change is a global endeavor, Adam says. Countries like Israel, Brazil and the United…
Ag Groups Say Secure the Border Act Falls Short of Necessary Labor Reform
…be necessary. “H.R. 2 does nothing to help U.S. agriculture and instead throws a longstanding foe in E-Verify in our faces,” said CFFA President Ian LeMay. “Congress has long known…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Sweet Potato Hash
…Perfect Sweet Potato Hash below. The California Kitchen: Perfect Sweet Potato Hash For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte on his H.R. 2 Vote
…Miller 15:12 Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues…
Best Management Practices for Managing Citrus Thrips
…in the packing house, costing our growers money. Which is why managing thrips is so important,” said Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, Sandipa Gautam. COURTESY: UC IPM Cooler spring…
EIA Expects Less Electricity Demand this Summer
You may use less electricity this summer, but that’s not necessarily completely good news. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects a…
Proposition 12 Moves Forward After SCOTUS Rejects Industry Challenge
…Commerce Clause, impeding interstate commerce. In a 5 to 4 ruling, SCOTUS has affirmed California’s prohibition on the sale of certain meat products not produced according to state requirements. Industry…
Almond Update: Success with Mass Trapping of NOW Females
…thought that was an interesting idea. I knew it was more advantageous to use a product like that,” Yotsuya explained. “I think the investment has paid off and right now…