…Robert Rivas as California’s new Speaker of the Assembly, a grower’s experience with solar development on farmland, and prevention being a key component of the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap. Tune…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…completion. Citrus groves have been treated for pests and weeds, and some trees have been pruned. Valencia orange harvests are ongoing, and lemons, grapefruits, and mandarins continue to be harvested…
Tides Turning at Tulare Lake, But Water to Remain for Some Time
…in 66,692 acre-feet of water diverted away from Tulare Lake. Actions included executive orders and pre-emptive water management strategies. Favorable weather conditions up until now have helped keep floodwaters manageable….
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
…in terms of disease and pest pressures. So long as winegrape growers were on top of their crop protection programs, it should prove to be a successful season. Bitter did…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-30-23
…management, new EPA requirements to cost the specialty crops industry, and a conversation on pesticide regulations and the impacts they have on the future of the industry. Tune in to…
Bureau of Reclamation Supports Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley
…water resource management, the Bureau has awarded a grant of approximately $1 million. The funding aims to support the development and integration of subregional water management initiatives and local projects…
New Irrigation Resource for California Producers Available from NCAT
…on, but increased the emphasis on soil health.” The System Management & Maintenance portion of the handbook goes over the management and maintenance of a microirrigation system. The Pumps, Motors…
Five-Year Plan to Address Spotted Lanternfly Concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a five-year plan for addressing the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) pest. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service developed a Spotted Lanternfly Strategic…
USDA and NASA Team Up to Bolster Research Efforts
…between the agencies. The announcement furthers the collaborative partnership in their efforts to improve agricultural and Earth science research, technology, and agricultural management. Campaigns will be bolstered that support outreach…
Biological Summit Highlights Promising Future and Short-Term Challenges
…sustainable pest management in 2050,” said Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. “People are looking for additional solutions, better solutions, and integrated solutions.” The Sustainable…
Grower Taking Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
…in light of restrictions from the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The farming operation is in an area that has lost a lot of its surface water supplies. In light of…
USDA Seeks Fiscal Year 2024 Suggestions for Plant Protection Projects
…to help them safeguard against, detect, and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases. Climate change has increased the level of plant pest infestations and disease infection, allowed pests to…
Citrus Breeding Research Receives Increased Federal Support
…Breeders are working to determine what will be most resilient to climate conditions and pest and disease pressures while maintaining preferred consumer traits. The California program builds on the existing…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-15-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers concerns at West Coast ports, new salinity management guide for almond growers, comments…