…the early stages, taking out the eggs, taking out those first stage nymphs will be an advantage in overall preventive control,” Burkdoll explained. At the same time, growers are being…
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $1.3 million in Working Lands for Wildlife programs in California. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for the 2024 Sage…
NASA and Ag a Natural Fit
…as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn…
California Card Check Law Moving to Other States
…of Labor Affairs for the California Farm Bureau, Bryan Little says California’s Card Check program allows labor unions to petition to unionize a farm operation by collecting signatures on cards…
BeSure! Campaign: Protecting Pollinators While Spraying
The BeSure! Campaign from the Growing Matters coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife. Today we’re talking with Jeff Marvin, the senior Director of Research and Development for PBI…
Survey Highlights Grape Industry Needs
…launched in March 2023 and shared with 1,166 growers from Tulare, Kings, Fresno, and Kern Counties. It got a ten percent response rate, hearing back from over 120 farmers, Pest…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-07-24
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Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production
Organic strawberry growers in California can enhance yields and plant health through anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD), a technique pioneered through UC Cooperative Extension research. Initially developed to combat soil-borne pathogens…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-06-24
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Almond Acreage Declines for First Time in Decades
The Almond Board of California (ABC) reports that the state’s bearing almond acreage has declined for the first time in nearly 30 years. Land IQ delivered the 2024 Standing Acreage…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…commended the efforts of Chairwoman Stabenow and Chairman Thompson for prioritizing federal investments and innovative tools to support specialty crop growers. With optimism for the inclusion of key investments for…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-03-24
…Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North…
Voices of the Valley: Innovations in Cross-Border Health Care for Ag Workers
…and harvest our food. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-02-24
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