…farmers and ranchers adopt integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The investments are in line with the overall goals laid out in the Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A Roadmap for California…
DPR Confirms Another Reduction in Pesticide Use in 2021
…2020 and 2021. DPR generally collects approximately three million pesticide use records annually. PURs are compiled by DPR, using information from reported pesticide use for agricultural and nonagricultural sites. Data…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…
The California Kitchen: Arroz Paella
…Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV, and Apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef IG: untamedchef777…
Farmers and Ranchers Receive $12 Million for Conservation on Grazing Lands
…being made possible through NRCS’s Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI). “In selecting projects for cooperative agreements, NRCS looked for partners with knowledge and expertise in working with livestock producers, advancing…
Growers Encouraged to Prepare for Updated ESA Workplan Impacts
…impacts on threatened and endangered species and their critical habitats. In addition, the products can no longer be used in certain counties.” It has been determined that EPA has not…
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
…past 15 years, feed use dropped 15 percent. Land use also dropped 26 percent, greenhouse gas emissions decreased 17 percent, and water use dropped 10 percent. “Over the past 15…
VofV: Ian LeMay, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, on how Agtech Bolsters Ag Labor
…the word of the day,” said LeMay. “In terms of issue areas…truly has been agriculture labor. Our roots run extremely deep in that area, in positive ways and negative. To…
Growth Predicted for Tree Nut Market
…and pain. This has resulted in an increase in the use of tree nut oils in the cosmetic industry. In addition, the growing popularity of tree nuts as a preferred…
Application Tips to Protect Your Operation from Fire Ants
…dry from dew or irrigation. Use at a broadcast rate of 1-1.5 lbs. per acre. Spread it with a backpack, by hand, by motorized equipment, or aerial equipment. To learn…
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Supporting FFA Coming Up in May
…and greatly appreciated.” The Almond Board of California has more information available including a link to register for the golf tournament at Almonds.com/Events. Listen to Millwee’s interview below. About the…
The California Kitchen: Fruit Juice Gelee
…more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV, and Apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J….
Substantial Increase for Central Valley Project Water Allocations
…back in February. Several atmospheric river events helped improve hydrological conditions immensely, prompting an increase in allocations. “We appreciate the Bureau of Reclamation’s time and effort to increase the water…
VofV: Bountiful Founder and CEO Megan Nunes Wants to Use Satellites to Revolutionize Farming
…started Bountiful, combining her passions for space and the agriculture industry. “I have a dream job that I’m hoping will be created in the agriculture sector one day,” Nunes said….