FRAC group concerns could be an increasing issue in the biological fungicide industry as more products and knowledge is developed. A Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC) group is a model…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-25-21
…RENEW WIIN Act, and Nitrogen best management practice research. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday episodes… Danielle…
Give FFA Day: A Chance to Support Ag Education During National FFA Week
…for the week. Friday is a drive-thru event, where we’ll have certain activities such as throwing water balloons at your favorite ag teacher and students will receive a bag with…
American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension
…Department to consider extending the CFAP sign-up deadline,” Duvall noted in the letter. “The recent Regulatory Freeze Pending Review on all new and pending executive actions, though common during a…
Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment
…General Manager for Westlands Water District, Tom Birmingham said the low allocation will have a devastating impact on local communities. “A 5% allocation, although better than zero, will result in…
Industry Members Asked to Participate in Citrus Thrip Research
…in all varieties of citrus, particularly in the San Joaquin Valley. Grower and pest control advisors are asked to provide field location and contact information in an effort to monitor…
Problematic Honeybee Parasite Found to Steal Iron from Its Host
…threats facing honeybees. The parasite is known to create substantial issues that can result in colony collapse. An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) entomologist discovered that the parasite actually seizes iron…
Week in Review: WIIN Act Enhancements, Emerging Issue for Tomato Growers
Legislation introduced by Representative David Valadao seeks to enhance certain aspects of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act. A new fusarium issue is creating some significant concern…
On-Farm Readiness Reviews Still Available for Ag Operations
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering On-Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRRs) for small and very small farms. OFRRs are meant to help producers better understand the requirements…
Industry Groups Working Towards Establishing Hemp Checkoff
…the more we work together, the better,” said Atagi. “over half of those surveyed agreed on the need for a self-assessed fee to fund a national hemp checkoff program.” The…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…a better understanding of the pathogen over the past four years. Fusarium falciforme has been recovered in nine counties representing the bulk of processing tomato-producing regions. Based on diagnostic lab…
MSOB: Beneficial Fungi Showing More Benefits Than Pest Control
…act as a stimulant for the plant as well. In the latest episode of the Making Sense of Biologicals campaign, UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Dr. Surendra Dara discusses research over…
RENEW WIIN Act Introduced in Congress by Central Valley Lawmaker
…(RENEW WIIN) Act is Valadao’s first legislative action since his return to Congress. The legislation is designed to extend the general and operations provisions of the WIIN Act. “The RENEW…
Latest Pandemic Relief Bill Continues to Advance
…food chain workers, expedite vaccinations in rural communities, lift up historically underserved farmers, and build resilience in the food system.” The food and nutrition title includes $3.6 billion for the…