…We will continue to build on our work through future announcements later this summer.” The USDA will also improve policies to reduce administrative burdens and streamline processes for growers….
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
…to make sure they think that because we don’t compare to corn and soybean and some of the broad acre crops.” In looking to the future and where regulation is…
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…
Almond Matters: Ant Management Approaches with Harvest Around the Corner
…Burkdoll said he expects harvest to come sometime in early August. Management approaches will be the most effective prior to harvest when ants have access to nuts on the ground….
Moderna to Develop Human H5N1 Vaccine
A new human vaccine for bird flu is in the works. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by SyhinStas/DepositPhotos Moderna will get 176 million dollars in federal…
Funding Opportunities Expanded for Specialty Crop Growers
…For more details and to apply, visit farmers.gov/food-safety or contact a local USDA Service Center. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn…
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…
Wildfires Threaten CA Wine Country
…of crop insurance.” It’s not just the flames that can ruin Fisher’s crop. Smoke from nearby fires, such as the Sites or Point fires, can also cause complete devastation. “It…
How to Stay Safe in the Heat
Ways to stay safe when working outdoors in the heat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By filmfoto/DepositPhotos image If you have to work outside in severe heat,…
Almond Update: Application Deadline Approaching for ABC Committees and Workgroups
…the application forms are available at Almonds.com/Committees. Each committee has a detailed description and statement of interest form outlining the mission and responsibilities, helping potential members understand what to expect….
‘Collaboration for the Sake of Success’ is Critical to Water Resilience
…any specific actions that will come from the collaboration but rather indicates how parties can effectively work together behind a common vision for the San Joaquin Valley. “I think it’s…
AgNet Weekly: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging
The International Fresh Produce Association recently held its Washington Conference, a chance for members and allies to learn more about policy issues and to talk with their elected officials about…
Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?
…welcome that type of news. I’m sure she’s digesting what Senator Boozman and our team put out, but we’re optimistic we’ll get somewhere on this,” he said. Ag Committee Ranking…
More Herbicide Diversification Possible with New Materials for Rice
…early in the growing season but does not have excellent grass control. “We’re finding it enhances the control of things like propanil and Regiment, (bispyribac-sodium). So, it enhances those two…