…Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “Soil health management practices and activities are a tremendous part of our strategy when it comes to climate-smart agriculture and forestry.” American…
USDA Seeking Feedback on Prevented Planting Coverage
…several different prevented planting topics. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is organizing a series of listening sessions as part of outreach efforts to garner industry feedback. “We truly care what…
Chickweed Management Questions Raised by Resistance Concerns
Herbicide resistance within small grain crops has been confirmed for common chickweed. Researchers have found that chickweed populations are demonstrating resistance to ALS-inhibitors. Additionally, chickweed management in alfalfa is also…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-17-23
…allocation, best management practices for citrus thrips and the most recent crop progress and conditions report. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
More Elected Officials Concerned About Lack of AM Radio in New Cars
…of Wisconsin and Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey sent a bipartisan letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the future of AM radio in new vehicles. They expressed…
Best Management Practices for Managing Citrus Thrips
Citrus thrips are one of the most concerning pests for growers in the Central Valley. The pest feeds on young fruit resulting in scarring damage. “Those cuts are then downgraded…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…agencies roll up our sleeves to coordinate and communicate what is needed,” DWR Deputy Director of Groundwater Management, Paul Gosselin said in a news release. “Based on feedback from local…
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., managing pests will become even more critical with the changing weather. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
Chickweed Herbicide Resistance Confirmed in Small Grains
Researchers have confirmed common chickweed herbicide resistance with a certain class of herbicide materials. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor Nick Clark said the conclusion was reached after multiple studies…
Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program
…activities include seminars and workshops, study tours, field surveys, pest and disease research, and pre-clearance programs. USDA says eligible crops include all cultivated plants and their products produced in the…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-09-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how biologicals fit in with integrated pest management approaches, what’s problematic with adjusting…
Rice Production Program to Begin Accepting Applications
…Information on file with FSA or USDA’s Risk Management Agency will be the basis for applications being sent to rice producers. The Rice Production Program Application, FSA-174, will need to…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-05-23
…fallowed rice fields are possibly facing lower weed pressure, pest issues on dairies and the second installment of the Growing Matters campaign focusing on applicators being good stewards of the…
Almond Matters: Pest Management in Tree Nuts
…pest management programs more complicated this season. Burkdoll said that almond growers can have success with addressing scale with Senstar and it can be an effective tool for combatting pests…