U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is extending the registration of dicamba for two years for “over-the-top” use (application to growing plants) to control weeds in fields for…
Agri View: BFTP-Whose Fault is it for Obesity
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about who is being blamed for obesity and unhealthy people in today’s Agri View. Everett…
Spray Rigs Could Be Part of Pest Issues
Navel orangeworm (NOW) is a major topic at nut shows around the state this fall after the damage that was seen last season. Blue Diamond Growers Member Relations Director Mel…
Proposed Bill to Spur Agriculture Innovation
Central Coast Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced new legislation that will incentivize mechanization and other innovation in specialty crop production. In a press release, Panetta said, “The Specialty Crop Mechanization…
Funding to Increase Access to Education, Workforce Training and Health Care Opportunities in Rural Communities
Investments will help more than 4.5 million rural Americans Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that USDA is awarding grants for 128 projects to increase access to job training (PDF, 351…
Preparing the Garden for Next Year’s Crop
…like mustard and arugula benefit from winter planting. The key to making this work is to wait to put the seeds in the ground until after soil temperatures drop below…
Almond Update: Postharvest Time Still Important
Late almond variety harvest is wrapping up but this isn’t the end of the season. Reducing tree stress postharvest is critical for trees and Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager…
New BeeWhere Program to Provide Better Protection of Bee Hives
…CAPCA, the Almond Board, the California Beekeepers Association, I mean the list goes on and on,” Arroyo noted. “All of them were on board with this bill, and all of…
NCBA to Reiterate Unwavering Support for USDA Oversight of Lab-Grown Fake Meat
…are “processing-only” facilities where harvesting of animals does not take place. “Ensuring lab-grown fake meat products are subject to strong, daily inspection by USDA’s trained professionals is essential,” she said….
Planting and Harvesting Bamboo for Different Uses
…be left on the ground to rot. Or, for those harvesting large bamboo for timber, the process takes three or four years. As for garden stakes and the like, those…
Almond Update: Almond Achievement Award Nominations Needed
The Almond Board of California honors an individual every year for their dedication to the almond industry. The Almond Achievement Award nomination deadline is today, October 18. Almond Board of…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Milestone and Deadline
The Almond Leadership Program is celebrating its ten-year anniversary. Almond Board of California’s Manager of Industry Relations Jenny Nicolau talks with AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman about the program, how its…
Gardening Fall To-Do-List
…winter gardening. October is the perfect time for harvesting the last veggies you have lingering in the garden bed and preparing for what comes next. It’s also a good time…
Corporate Leaders and National FFA Announce Transformational Initiative Addressing Emergent Agricultural Challenges
…security and celebrating and supporting the human-animal bond. FMC is focused on opportunities for growers to cover more ground in less time—saving water, fuel, labor and time. They understand that…