…post-harvest facility,” Ludwig explained. “The handlers themselves and the huller/shellers need to take a look at their pesticide use as well.” To stay up to date on changing MRLs and…
USDA Seeking Feedback on Prevented Planting Coverage
…The proposed changes include adjustments to prevented planting coverage based on harvest prices for revenue protection insurance. Input is also being sought on industry challenges or experiences since the “1…
USDA to Bring Jobs to Rural Partners Network
…the Rural Partners Network access good-paying jobs, improved infrastructure, affordable housing, and quality health care. The funding will support 52 projects in Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico, North…
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
…ant populations near harvest. “Using an ant bait now, something that takes out the entire colony is advantageous. Esteem works really, really well,” said Burkdoll. “It doesn’t take very much…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Botrytis Outbreaks in Check
…in FRAC Group 19, which again makes it a great tank mix partner with other fungicides,” said Rieser. “The benefit of PH-D is that it does have a zero-day preharvest…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty…
Almond Matters: Remaining Vigilant with Alternaria Management
…component of keeping Alternatia pressures from causing damage in orchards. Burkdoll highlighted a case where trees were nearly defoliated at harvest due to Alternaria. The grower made just one or…
Federal Disaster Declaration to Aid Recovery Efforts in California
…of Kern, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare, and Tuolumne have been included in the declaration. According to the White House, “assistance can include grants for temporary housing and…
Agronomic Minute: Being Proactive with Mite Control in Vineyards
…a new product that we just brought to market this year. This controls mites at all life stages. It’s registered in tree nuts and vines with a post-harvest interval of…
Almond Matters: Taking Care of Perennial Grasses in Orchards
…can be especially problematic during harvest. Active monitoring can give an indication as to what type of weed issues you may be facing. “You might see some spurge. That’s the…
State AGs Encourage Congressional Action on Right to Repair Legislation
…price and quickly enough to harvest their crops.” The coalition of 28 AGs highlights three pieces of legislation that Congress should be considering more heavily. Introduced in 2021, the Fair…
Floodwaters Create ‘Situational Crisis’ for California Dairy Farmers
…by housing animals where they can. Raudabaugh said some older dairies that have shut down are now being used as “literal lifeboats” for evacuated cows. The next step is getting…
California Storms Continue Taking a Toll on Agriculture
…Farmers had borrowed money to prepare the fields and were weeks away from beginning to harvest. Disaster relief and emergency financial assistance will be critical for both the residential community…
Breeding Better Potatoes for Better Potato Chips
…and a whole host of superior agronomic traits such as yield, time to harvest and tuber size. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Breeding Better Potatoes…