…precision plant nutrition, it’s keeping the plant in balance. Keeping this, what I call the ‘nutrient bank,’” said Palomino. “I like to keep the nutrient bank full and in balance…
CDFA Accepting Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions
…include public and private colleges, government entities, non-profits, and commodity groups based in California. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on August 30, with further details available online. Listen to…
Despite Low Demand, Fertilizer Prices Remain High
…getting tight. In addition to an export shortage from other countries, the U.S. has also restricted imports from Morocco, Russia, and China, which Linville says are a big part of…
AgNet Weekly: Author David Lipsky on Climate and the Science of Denial
…Reports 07:04 April 27, 2024: AFBF’s Courtney Briggs on EPA PFAS Rule 12:34 April 13, 2024: Representative Austin Scott on Farm Bill, Trade, Labor, and more 13:03 April 6, 2024:…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
…Acadian Plant Health, a world leader in biostimulant solutions, sustainably sourced, and scientifically proven to increase crop tolerance to stress, yield, and quality. As the largest independent marine plant harvesting,…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…local crop production and threatened economic stability. COURTESY: USDA/APHIS “It was a very frightening situation and still is,” Secretary Ross said, “It was all hands on deck: county, state, and…
Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
…Saplings, Pastures and more with Extinguish® Plus Extinguish® Plus gives operations a fighting chance against fire ants by combining the killing power of an adulticide, Hydramethylnon, with the long-lasting control of…
Wildfire Smoke a Risk to Crews in the Field
Summer temperatures are here, bringing triple digits to several areas of California, drying up brush and grasses. Fires are anticipated to be quite common in the next few months as…
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
…throughout several states. The U.S. has documented three cases of humans with bird flu so far this year, and all had regular contact with dairy cattle. As of this month,…
Funding Opportunities Expanded for Specialty Crop Growers
…to January 31, 2025, and for 2025 expenses from January 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. The program supports costs such as developing or updating food safety plans, certification fees,…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…escalating,” Ross said. There are “more invasive pest introductions, longer seasons, more generations, fewer tools, and resistance.” She also noted that following the 2023 Summit, the historic invasion of fruit…
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
…beef, pork, lamb, veal steaks, chops, and roasts to a minimum internal temp of 145 F before removing from the heat source. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours…
Sweet Cherry Production Report
There’s good news for cherry lovers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Picked, red, ripe cherry fruits in a wooden box, on a plantation Image by caocao1211967.gmail.com/DepositPhotos How…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Election Process Underway
…Eligible candidates must participate in a USDA program and reside in the area up for election. The committees play a crucial role in disaster recovery, conservation, commodity support programs, and…