With the start of July, growers and pest control advisors are closely monitoring rice fields for armyworm. UC Rice Farm Advisor, Luis Espino said they have been tracking moth traps…
New Guidelines Available as Winegrape Mechanization Expands
…still a need for growers to better understand how to maximize the value of mechanization. The paper, ‘Mechanization of Pruning, Canopy Management, and Harvest in Winegrape Vineyards,’ provides a summary…
Almond Matters: Pre-Hull Split Pest Management
…an eye out on orchard borders will be essential in determining the necessary course of action. Diligence will be critical for effective pre-hull split pest management as pest populations can…
New USDA Grant Program to Increase Processing Capacity
…Request for Application. Grant management specialists are also available to address any questions or concerns about the application process. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
Almond Update: Resources from Industry Roadshow Still Available
…the newest information included a guide for nitrogen best management practices. There is also a new pocket guide for identifying pests as well as beneficial insects. “The one big surprise…
MSOB: Beneficial Bacterium Helps Grapevines Fight Pierce’s Disease
…disease management. “Many biologicals act mostly in a protective mode in kind of a prophylaxis that would prevent the plant from becoming infected, and this will also,” Lindow noted. “But…
Research Project Takes Closer Look at Potential Value of Manure
…different factors. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor, Nick Clark said the project is looking to provide answers to a variety of questions. Interest has been increasing globally in things…
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…the practices include prescribed grazing, cover crops, livestock watering systems, and brush management. The new Conservation Incentive Contracts are part of USDA’s overall portfolio of assistance options to mitigate drought…
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…investment and timely improvements are made to our water management portfolio,” the coalition states in the letter. “Based on a survey of our members and review of publicly available federal…
Cal/OSHA Board Waffles on What to Do with Emergency Temporary Standard
…Board approves another set of revisions, employers will still need to comply with current standards for social distancing, masking, outbreak management, and employer-provided housing and transportation. About the Author Brian…
Almond Matters: Planning for Pre-Hull Split Applications
…is going to reduce the likelihood of needing to make multiple applications post-hull split, when pest and disease pressures will be more difficult to address. With hull split expected to…
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
…Monterey County. Assessments for the Cuyama Valley Basin and Paso Robles Subbasin have also been completed. “Local management, including development of solutions for the long-term reliability of groundwater, is the…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…being offered by USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). Benefits being offered under the new program are designed to help growers maintain cover crops in their operations, in the face of…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
…and potential improves to help address new resource management challenges. Other priorities identified by the group were providing better access to the program and promoting more utilization of SWEEP assistance…