…counter and thinking about playing around with Dormex because it’s recently labeled, I would say that this is a good year to experiment on a small scale.” The weather this…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…discuss how agriculture is addressing its biggest challenges in both innovation and science. The activity around supporting and strengthening specialty crop agriculture through Western Growers is bustling. Dennis and Jeana…
Hits to Incentive Programs Expected in the Wake of Budget Deficit
With a $68 billion budget deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, California farmers are bracing for difficulties in every facet of the industry. The deficit is expected to include significant…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…times, because fertilizers are one of our most significant input costs. And because the proper use of them is key to satisfying regulatory requirements as well as to optimize productivity.”…
Almond Update: Richard Waycott Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership
…almond industry. Waycott expressed immense pride in the industry’s phenomenal growth during his tenure. As Waycott reminisced, he marveled at the industry’s incredible trajectory, noting its threefold expansion over two…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…on something,” Trice said. The prospect of AI having a place in farming productions is imminent as there is an increasing demand for efficiency, automation, and productivity in the industry….
STOP QIP Petition Disqualified
…prepared, disseminated, and signed in 2021 for later submission. Secretary Ross deemed this approach inconsistent with petition objectives and an abuse of the process. The use of pre-printed dates on…
Week in Review: Grower Perspective on Pest Management & Navigating New Challenges with Neonics
…new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The Fertilizer Research Act has been introduced to address the escalating…
Shifting Strategies: A Grower’s Perspective on Pest Management Challenges
…emphasized the impact of conventional pest control methods on beneficial insects, stating, “In both our conventional and organic system, if we use a Spinosid-based product, we’re hammering adult beneficial insects.”…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
…some cases, DPR has effectively banned their use. “You’ve got to look at it product by product, commodity by commodity,” Isom noted. “On the cotton side, we’re done. You’re not…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
…to apply for either is December 31. For more information visit the USDA Farm Service Agency website at https://www.farmers.gov/loans/inflation-reduction-investments/assistance. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
…issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Aimed at fortifying the middle of the supply chain, this initiative focuses on supporting processing, aggregation, and distribution activities for domestic food and farm businesses. CDFA…
Almond Matters: Maximizing Orchard Health During Dormancy
…it.” Proactive measures are a vital part of supporting orchard health. Issues with the weather last year interrupted timelines for preventative actions. That resulted in significant weed and pest pressures….