…through the development of non-genetically engineered sterile insect techniques. Another project will be researching antimicrobial peptides for combatting diseases in grapes and citrus. The use of canines in scouting techniques…
Colorado River Agreement: ‘Important Step Forward’
…13 percent less water used by the three states. Federal compensation will be made available in exchange for conserving 2.3 million acre-feet of water. Funding will come from the Inflation…
VofV: Rabo Research’s David Magaña on a Global Approach to Consumer Desires
…consumers. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world….
‘Several Things to Overcome’ with Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation
…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
…their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. https://feed.podbean.com/AgNetWeekly/feed.xml Sabrina Halvorson National…
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…