…the importance of combining products strategically. “There’s no silver bullet,” he said, explaining that different herbicides and pesticides target specific threats. Farmers who repeatedly use the same products risk seeing…
Verdant Robotics Showcases Precision Sprayer at World Ag Expo
…treatments that were previously impractical.” Verdant Robotics began operations in 2020 and initially provided services for apple orchards. The company transitioned to selling its robotic sprayers directly to growers last…
Valent Midwinter Strategies for Managing Pests and Weeds in Orchards
…help maintain healthy perennial crops during winter dormancy. According to Burkdoll, scale insects such as San Jose scale are a common problem in orchards. He says these pests can damage…
Widespread Workforce Disruptions Not Observed
Immigrant (migrant) seasonal farm (field) workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. Credit: mikeledray / Shutterstock.com Despite reports of unease among farm workers in…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
…friendly California sunshine…where avocados flourish. It’s crafted with care by dedicated local farmers who work hard to ensure every California Avocado season is worth the wait. Committed to responsible, sustainable…
Firestone Making Farm Tires Last Longer
…which then can lead to a faster tread deterioration. So having that wider lug is gonna be better for wear.” And then the tread compound itself. “We develop bag tread…
Almond Update: Coach Prime Representing California Almonds at Super Bowl Radio Row
…has gotten just more and more comfortable. You can tell almonds are now a part of his life.” You can learn more at https://www.almonds.com/own-your-prime. Almond Update: Coach Prime Representing California…
San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition Now Accepting Entries
…be given for gold and silver medals in each category, with overall best in show and a best of the valley award. For more details, visit fresnofair.com. San Joaquin Valley…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
…efficacy of disease management practices. Experts, including Katie Driver, Technical Services Manager for UPL in Northern California, emphasize the importance of rotation and responsible stewardship to combat resistance. According to…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…to the rescue by barking for help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZhRKMwbwXw Farm dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Meet Daisy, the 2025 People’s Choice Pup. Daisy, a rescue pup, is a rescuer…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
…medicine in the world. Find out more at WGA.com. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2025 Unlock Dairy Cow Success with Purina’s Transition Strategies June 2, 2025 Protecting…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…the final rule. Interested parties are welcome to submit comments on any aspect of the rule. The interim rule will be posted for public inspection on January 16 on www.regulations.gov and will…
U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
…major outbreak in 2014-2015. Bird flu is also affecting U.S. dairy cattle herds and infected almost 70 people. Most of the exposed humans are farm workers who’ve been directly exposed…
Livestock Producer Evaluates Trump Pick for Ag Secretary
…participate in livestock shows. “The traceability rule will actually affect her kids. But more importantly, we think she’s, for lack of a better term, trainable. We can actually show her…