…scale details management parameters for the 2024 season. Monitoring now through the next several weeks will be the ideal time for planning mitigation strategies. “Crawlers will continue to emerge through…
USDA Meat Processing Roundtables
…are running these small, very small operations. It gives them the opportunity to reach out to the FSIS upper management and ask any questions that they have, bring any concerns…
CDFA Accepting Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is accepting grant applications for its Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Solutions Program. Managed by the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis, the…
Judge Halts Enforcement of Tulare Lake Subbasin Probation
…the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The ruling has now suspended the enforcement of the subbasin’s probationary status under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). “What the restraining order…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
Image by kristo74/DepositPhotos image The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) continues making improvements for specialty crops. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger says recent crop insurance changes give specialty crops some of…
Bringing Growers Together to Advocate for Crop Protection Solutions
California growers are looking to the IR-4 Project to help with addressing pest and disease management concerns. VP of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, Eric Morgan spoke about…
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
…and allowing LandFlex to be a long-term water resiliency program.” The bond aims to enhance sustainable agriculture and water management practices. Key supporters of the bond include Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria,…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…the summer of 2023, invasions came as an alarm to agriculturists as four species of exotic fruit flies infested regions in Southern and Northern California. The pests lay eggs in…
Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers Expanded
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers starting in 2025. The Risk Management Agency (RMA) will offer new coverage options, including…
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
…bullet fix to production challenges. However, they will likely have an important role as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system. Working to understand where biological options may fit…
U.S. Food Imports Rising
Landing of cocoa beans in the port of Ilheus (BA) Image by joasouza/DepositPhotos The U.S. is importing more foreign food and farm products. Gary Crawford has more coming up on…
Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
…to the danger these pests pose to people and animals, fire ants are detrimental to the success of your operation. Central Life Sciences developed Extinguish® Professional and Extinguish® Plus Fire…
Almond Matters: Ant Management Approaches with Harvest Around the Corner
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., ant management will be a major priority with harvest on the horizon. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd…
Addressing INSV in Leafy Greens Has Been A Herculean Effort
The effort to try and mitigate the impacts of impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV) has been a tremendous undertaking in recent years. VP of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga…