…Pesticide Regulation. The state will also dip into its rainy-day reserves to meet the goals set in the budget plan. CDFA SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE INITIATIVES The budget proposal will impact several…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
…rotate FRAC groups to prevent resistance build-up. Samler advises against consecutive use of the same active ingredient or mode of action class, stressing the importance of diverse strategies. Chemical pest…
Water Strategy Outlined in California Water Commission Report
…groundwater recharge during flood events, utilizing excess flows to build drought reserves. These types of actions were critical during the flood events that occurred in the previous water year. Methods…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
…communities, our team supports the implementation of practices that build soil health, use water more efficiently, and provide an alternative for manure management,” said Amber Butland, a TA Provider who…
California Snowpack Grows Significantly Since Beginning the New Year
…summary in a much better position. As of January 22, the California snowpack was measured at 55 percent of the average for this date. The measurement represents an average snow…
Ten More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
…Act (SGMA) was announced for 17 submitted plans. Deputy Director of DWR’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Office, Paul Gosselin noted that the agency has met the required deadline for review of…
NCBA Keeps Close Eye on Proposed USDA Rulemaking
…right now that the world has ever seen and we incentivize that through premiums in the marketplace, [such as] better genetics, different feeding regiments, meeting that consumer demand and producing…
Almond Update: Strategic Marketing to Build Demand in the ‘Attention Economy’
…feet of content being scrolled through. The challenge is breaking through the overwhelming amount of content to make an impact. ABC is taking a meticulous approach first focusing on the…
AgNet Weekly: What’s Ahead for Ag in 2024
2023 was an active year for agricultural issues, so what can we expect for 2024? Host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Brian Kuehl, Director of Government and Public Affairs with the…
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
…made possible by the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act, addressing the urgent need to combat HLB and protect the citrus industry, which supplies 80 percent of the nation’s fresh citrus. Listen…
Week in Review: Budget Uncertainties Put SWEEP on Hold & Clean Truck Check Deadline Coming
A coalition, representing various sectors, expressed concerns about current supply chain issues exacerbated by pending and proposed state policies affecting freight, imports, and exports. Founder of Better Food Ventures, Rob…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
Founder of Better Food Ventures, Rob Trice said that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to have a massive impact across the agricultural sector. However, there will be…
Week in Review: Grower Perspective on Pest Management & Navigating New Challenges with Neonics
…new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The Fertilizer Research Act has been introduced to address the escalating…
Delta Conveyance Project Approved by DWR
…Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and is now set to move forward with engineering, design, and permitting. “Today marks another significant milestone in our efforts to modernize state water infrastructure and…