The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an enrollment extension for important dairy risk management programs. The deadline to apply for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin…
Almond Update: Training Tuesday Webinar Series Kicks Off February 15
…done and hopefully find out some more information on bee health and the BeeWhere program.” The Training Tuesday bee health webinar will feature information on the fundamentals of best management…
Efforts to Stay Ahead of Branched Broomrape in California
…and limit the spread and impact of the weed. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute, Zach Bagley said there has been increased focus on the quarantine pest since…
Agronomic Minute: New Integrated Program to Help Improve Production
…cropping systems to offer a variety of options to help achieve optimal crop performance. “This would be looking at a specific pest, looking at a season-long program integrating maybe a…
New Unique FRAC Group 3 Fungicide Available for California Crops
A new FRAC Group 3 fungicide was recently approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, giving growers another option for disease management. BASF Technical Service Representative Dr. Kevin Caffrey…
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
…is produced using practices which sequester carbon or reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Applicable practices include cover cropping, manure management, enhanced efficiency fertilizers, soil amendments such as biochar, and nutrient management….
Pests and Diseases to Watch Out for This Spring
Some pests and diseases to watch out for this Spring. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Asparagus beetles (Crioceris asparagi) on damaged stem of vegetable A potato leaflet…
Almond Update: Communication Key to Getting Most Out of Honeybees During Bloom
…buffer them from any pesticide or treated areas, that’s a really important way to make sure you’re keeping those bees safe.” Growers are also encouraged to provide ample access for…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Almonds from Bacterial Blast
…period.” A Section 18 emergency exemption for use of KASUMIN in almonds was initially granted back in 2020 by the Environmental Protection Agency and California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Growers…
Cevya Fungicide Combats Disease in Variety of California Crops
Cevya fungicide from BASF is now available for California growers to fight diseases in a multitude of crops. The product received registration approval from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…provide the best service we can,” said Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). “These unique times call for everyone to be cautious and as flexible as possible,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-31-22
…cover crops are presenting a more long-term approach to effective weed management, and the White House is under fire for their lack of trade efforts. Tune in to the show…
Pesticide Levels in Food Found to Be Low Once Again in Latest Report
…agricultural practices and to implement USDA’s Integrated Pest Management objectives. USDA also works with U.S. growers to improve agricultural practices and to facilitate the adoption of integrated pest management techniques,…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…Management Plan violations found during the inspection. In New Orleans’ Gordon Plaza neighborhood, Administrator Regan heard from residents about the impacts of living in the affordable housing development built on…