…dairy farmers have faced unprecedented uncertainty, from the ongoing pandemic to protracted natural disasters. As producers continue to manage these interconnected challenges, FSA has tools at the ready to provide…
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…
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…
Almond Update: Communication Key to Getting Most Out of Honeybees During Bloom
Growers are getting ready for the coming bloom, working with service providers to prepare honeybees for their deployment into orchards. Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California (ABC),…
Dry January Takes a Toll on Promising Start to Water Year
The second manual snow survey for the current water year demonstrated the impact that dry conditions in January have had on California’s snowpack. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted…
Cevya Fungicide Combats Disease in Variety of California Crops
…back in November. BASF Technical Service Representative Dr. Kevin Caffrey said Cevya fungicide was “many years in the making.” Growers of tree nuts, grapes, stone fruit, and pome fruit now have another…
Port of Oakland Plan Aims to Quicken Ag Exports
…a result, many of these carriers have suspended service to the Port of Oakland. Vilsack said it negatively influences the nation’s trade markets. Click here for more information from the…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…provide the best service we can,” said Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). “These unique times call for everyone to be cautious and as flexible as possible,…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
Last week the Department of Water Resources announced it will be increasing allocations for the State Water Project after the December storms. Growers are trying to remain resilient despite winegrape…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…possible through the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004. The overall program is managed by the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Funds from the program are allocated based on considerations…
Almond Update: Whole Orchard Recycling Highlighted in Mini-Doc
…a wide array of industry topics, but Nicolau explained the mini-documentary was the first of its kind for them. The new video serves to complement the additional resources already available…
Pesticide Levels in Food Found to Be Low Once Again in Latest Report
…including judicious use of pesticides, throughout the food supply chain.” USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) sampled foods from California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…to language and interpretation services, EPA is establishing a partnership with Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services ( T.E.J.A.S) under the Beyond Translation (BT) Plus program to improve communication, especially when…