…microclimate for diseases like Alternaria which can come in late and cause defoliation. In fact, it can get on the fruit and damage the fruit as well. Keeping that in…
Growing Matters: Remembering Applicator Safety
…use to educate and train those who work with pesticides as well as apply them,” Garcia explained. Along with pollinator health, keeping applicator safety in mind is another critical part…
DPR Supports Pest Management Research with $3.75 Million Investment
…communities,” DPR Director Julie Henderson said in a news release. “The research will support the state’s work to accelerate a systemwide transition to safer, more sustainable pest management and better…
Inability to Export Product Causes Almond Prices to Degrade
Photo by John Riches on Pexels.com Aubrey Bettencourt Difficulties in getting almonds to export markets will become even more problematic without workable solutions before the 2022 crop is ready to…
Senate Ag Committee Begins Farm Bill Work
The Senate Ag Committee hosted a farm bill listening session on Friday in Michigan, the home of Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow. Michigan’s agriculture is similar to California’s, in…
House Ag Committee Hearing on SNAP Benefits
…statement to discuss the importance of the program. “SNAP is one of the most impactful programs that we work on in this committee. It is the nation’s largest anti-hunger program….
MSOB: Using Heat-Killed Bacterium Against NOW
…material is based on the spent fermentation solids of heat-killed Burkholderia rinojensis strain A396. Containing no living compounds which could interfere with other live biologicals, the material causes feeding interference…
Food Inflation Surpasses Expectations with Further Increases Likely on the Way
Photo by Michael Burrows on Pexels.com The latest Food Price Outlook from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlights the largest inflation rate in grocery prices in more than 10…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Asparagus Steak
…with Steamed Rice Listen to Albert prepare Spicy Asparagus Steak below. The California Kitchen: Spicy Asparagus Steak For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking…
Almond Update: Every Vote is Important in ABC Election
…independent handler position, as well as alternate seats for the positions. Ballots and instructions have been sent out to independent growers and handlers. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor…
Boosting the Nutritional Bounty of Carrots and Onions
…compounds in germplasm collections of onion and carrot so that they can be passed into elite commercial varieties, benefiting farmers in the field and consumers at the dinner table. …
Almond Matters: Staying in Front of Ant Problems
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, ant problems can create significant issues for producers come harvest time. Ant infestations can result in substantial damage to the nuts…
Feral Swine in America: USDA-APHIS Goes to Georgia
…to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Feral Swine in America USDA-APHIS Goes to Georgia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh0NS6afMfo This video series shows the stories of farmers, ranchers, and others impacted…
VofV: Agtech’s Role in Combating Climate Change
…out more at WGA.com. Sarah Nolet, Co-Founder and General Partner at Sydney, Australia-based VC firm Tenacious Ventures, focuses on investing in early-stage agtech startups with an eye towards how they…