…and ranchers to better access insurance benefits. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) will be working with insurance companies to speed up the process for the adjustment of losses. RMA is…
New Online Course on Vertebrate Pest Management Available
An online course on managing invertebrate pests is available from the UC Statewide IPM Program. The course was developed for pest management professionals and growers. It consists of video presentations…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…fly feeds exclusively on figs and the pest does not appear to be a threat to other crops. The pest is fairly widespread in growing regions in the Mediterranean but…
Almond Matters: Heatwave Exacerbating Pest Problems
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the heatwave that California has been experiencing is prompting more pest activity. Field Market Development Specialist for Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how the recent heatwave has impacted pest populations in…
Efforts to Understand Nutrient Composition of Vacuumed Manure
…Alternative Manure Management Program from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor, Nick Clark said one of the aspects they are looking at are…
Registration is Now Open for the Organic Grower Summit
…with an area specifically designed for agtech innovations. Discussion topics will include soil management, advances in agricultural technology, and controlled environment agriculture. “Our partnership with Western Growers is providing OGS…
Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to be Virtual Again This Year
…botrytis fruit rot with chemical and biological fungicides. After the break, there be presentations on robotic harvesting, technological advances for improving integrated pest and disease management, and the use of…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…practices to improve soil health and integrated pest management systems. Geetika Joshi from the California Department of Food and Agriculture went over the components of the Healthy Soils Program (HSP)….
HLB Mitigation Efforts Adding to Citrus Production Costs
…Bruce Babcock explained that the cost of production has been increasing as mitigation efforts keep the pest out of commercial citrus groves. “Insecticide costs have been going up because of…
Intrepid Section 18 is Approved for Armyworm Control in 2021
…been relying on pyrethroids, which have not been providing effective management of armyworm populations. UC Rice Farm Advisor, Luis Espino said that the Section 18 for Intrepid 2F is good…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
…for the planting of trees, shrubs, and grasses to improve pollinator habitat. Implementing conservation practices to reduce wildfire risk including brush management, fuel breaks, and woody residue treatments also qualify…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
…flexibility for the movement of water and mandate greater transparency for water management decisions. “Burdensome regulations continue to prevent communities in my district from getting the water they desperately need….
Identifying a Few Common Pest That Will Go After Onions
Identifying some common pest that will go after your homegrown onions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pinterest If you plan to grow onions, you’ll likely deal with…