Lettuce Field in Salinas Valley DepositPhotos image As Central Coast farmers transition from winter into early spring, managing disease, weeds, and pests remains a top priority. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market…
Almond Update: Almond Board Highlights Health Benefits at Annual Conference
…weight management, diabetes, and gut health. Recently, a panel of 11 world-leading nutrition scientists gathered in Modesto to review 30 years of almond research and reached a consensus on its…
Hansen Industries Showcases Energy-Efficient Ventilation at World Ag Expo
…potable water solutions, stainless steel storage tanks, and manure management equipment. The company provides systems for dewatering manure and stacking bedding, offering a range of solutions to improve efficiency and…
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
…Farm Bureau Federation, and Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union, urged lawmakers to modernize the Farm Bill and strengthen risk management programs amid economic struggles faced by farmers…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…short pre-harvest intervals (PHI), residue limits, and resistance management are critical concerns. Resistance management, in particular, remains a major issue across nearly all almond orchards. Growers must rotate chemistries to…
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
In a recent interview, Dylan Rogers, a sales account manager for AgroLiquid in California, shared insights on fertilizer budgeting and long-term crop management. As fertilizer costs continue to rise, he…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…Producers are encouraged to adopt risk management strategies and closely monitor developments in trade policy, drought conditions, and consumer demand,” Murphy said. 2025 USDA All-Fresh Retail Beef prices are expected…
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
…and has established a reputation for responsible fund management, key factors in USDA’s allocation decisions. In addition to effective fund utilization, ABC’s ongoing engagement with USDA staff both in the…
Valent Midwinter Strategies for Managing Pests and Weeds in Orchards
DepositPhotos image January is the time when orchard growers are preparing for the season ahead. Valent Field Market Development Specialist Todd Burkdoll provides pest and weed management steps that can…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…essential for disease management,” Rieser explained. UPL’s new fungicide, AXIOS™ 20 SC, is part of FRAC Group 52, a previously unavailable mode of action. It targets brown rot, scab, shot…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…by less than 1% from 2017 to 2024. A study by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, attributes these costs to regulations like the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, equipment emissions standards,…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
…plants and releasing them to the public and commercial growers for more than 90 years. Their conservation plants and the methods for establishing and management them form the foundation of tools…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
…application. For more information on fungicide resistance management or details about Axios 20SC, growers can visit UPL’s website at upl-ltd.com/us or consult their local pest control advisors (PCAs) and UPL…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…Adversary Risk Management Act (FARMS Act) by Senators Tommy Tuberville and John Fetterman. This bipartisan bill aims to scrutinize and manage foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land, processing, packaging, and…