…Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service that will support future projects. The funding will support 372 projects, some of which focus on exotic fruit fly survey and detection including $5,742,671…
Growers Have New ‘One-Two Punch’ for Almond Bloom
…management program. BASF Technical Service Representative Dr. Kevin Caffrey said Cevya fungicide now adds another element to crop protection for almond growers. “The launch of Cevya fully compliments our current…
Week in Review: Addressing Shipping Issues & $1 Billion Investment in Climate-Smart Ag
…Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program will help support pilot projects lasting one to five years. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
The proposed revision to the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition is continuing to draw comments from the agricultural industry. Many farming groups have voiced concern regarding the WOTUS…
Farm Groups Oppose Court’s Grey Wolf Decision
…gray wolf should be overseen by the states, which can best determine the most appropriate course of action for each region.” The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands…
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
…economy as a whole, and particularly for our rural communities, with agricultural exports stimulating local economic activity, helping maintain our competitive edge globally, supporting producers’ bottom lines, and supporting more…
Enrollment Deadline for Dairy Risk Management Programs Extended
…National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) was among the groups to thank USDA and Secretary Tom Vilsack for extending the signup period for the dairy risk management programs. “DMC offers cost-effective…
One Company Revolutionizing Farming One Seedling at a Time
…co-founder of Gotham Greens with USDA Representative checking out the greenhouse operation Image Courtesy of USDAS/NRCS Gotham Greens greenhouse operation Image Courtesy of USDAS/NRCS A fresh food and urban agricultural…
Agronomic Minute: New Integrated Program to Help Improve Production
…to reduce residue issues, as well as increase plant health and yield. UPL Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops Joe Vassios said that the program takes a comprehensive look at…
New Unique FRAC Group 3 Fungicide Available for California Crops
A new FRAC Group 3 fungicide was recently approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, giving growers another option for disease management. BASF Technical Service Representative Dr. Kevin Caffrey…
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be investing $1 billion to help expand market opportunities for climate-smart agricultural products. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
…than 100 agricultural groups. “When we can’t export our products, we not only jeopardize our foreign customer relationships and markets, but we also lose value-added opportunities that create jobs and…
Week in Review: Dry January Tough for Snowpack & Port of Oakland to Improve Operations
…Buttigieg Monday announced a plan for the Port of Oakland to speed up agricultural exports. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
California Growers Now Have Another Fungicide Tool for The Toolbox
California growers have a new tool from BASF that can help fight diseases in grapes, tree nuts, stone, and pome fruit. BASF Technical Service Representative Dr. Kevin Caffrey said that…