…contact their local USDA service center or visit the NRCS website. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
…the Center for Food Safety filed the original petition for the species to be considered. The petition was referred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) which prepared…
Latest DATOC Report Highlights ACP/HLB Projects
The Data Analysis and Tactical Operations Center (DATOC) recently released its first quarterly report for 2019. The DATOC report summarized some of the current projects related to combating Huanglongbing (HLB)…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…of meeting that goal. For premium repayment and DMC information, visit the DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency…
New National Poll Shows Impacts of Rural Economy on Farmer Mental Health
…according to a new national Morning Consult research poll. Sponsored by the American Farm Bureau Federation in recognition of May as Mental Health Month, the poll surveyed rural adults and farmers/farmworkers…
Last Chance to Comment on OTA GRO Organic Initiative
…initiative. The Generate Results and Opportunity for Organic initiative, simply referred to as GRO Organic, is a private-sector effort to advance voluntary industry-invested organic research, promotion and education. GRO Organic…
Hold The Line Against Huanglongbing: The Time Has Come to Meet ACP Head On
…$2.4 billion dollars value. According to California Citrus Mutual (CCM), infected trees have been found in Southern California and quarantine areas are growing. Best management practices center around controlling ACP…
Almond Update: Critical Information on California’s Water Landscape
…to Tulare at the International Agri-Center on May 14. Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Industry Relations and Communications Jenny Nicolau said this event is not ABC funded research…
Almond Matters: Prepping for Navel Orangeworm Management
…approach to navel orangeworm management. Field Market Research Representative for Valent U.S.A., Tino Lopez said that paying attention to the life cycle of the pest will play an important role…
Sacramento Lawmakers Hear Concerns from California Grape Industry
…research of invasive pests and diseases that threaten our crops.” Bitter mentioned a request for state funding to support the PDCP, to combine with industry-matched funds to continue research efforts. There…
Mechanical Vineyard Pruning Possible Without Replanting
…from University of California Cooperative Extension researchers that was published in HortTechnology demonstrates that replanting is not necessary. Research conducted in Madera County found that growers can mechanize their operations…
Growing Radicchio Adds Color to Your Garden
…pricey. Radicchio is Old World chicory with wine-red leaves and a white center. Despite its appearance, it’s not related to cabbage. It has a tangy flavor that adds a pungent,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-18-19
…You’ll also hear from Almond Board of California’s CEO Richard Waycott talk about the industry’s latest investment into Sterile navel orangeworm research. Tune in to the show for these news…
Weak Honey Bee Colonies May Fail From Cold Exposure During Shipping
…scientific in-house research agency. Daily, ARS focuses on solutions to agricultural problems affecting America. Each dollar invested in agricultural research results in $20 of economic impact. Source: USDA/Agricultural Research Service…