…operations for on-farm water and energy use efficiency and nutrient management. Resource conservation districts, non-profit organizations, higher-education institutions, and California and federally-recognized tribes are eligible to receive up to $500,000…
VofV: Inside the Brave New World of Pest Management
…out more at WGA.com. With all the mounting issues surrounding pest management (increasing restrictions, buyer pressure to stop using products, ineffectiveness of certain chemicals), how do you protect soil and…
Pesticide Registration Topic of Call Between Senators, EPA Administrator
The Environmental Protection Agency’s pesticide registration decisions are under scrutiny by a team of Republican senators. Senators Roger Marshall of Kansas, Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa, and Mike…
Industry Coordination Paramount for Combatting HLB in California
In an open letter to California citrus growers, Jim Gorden, chair of the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee, emphasized the importance of cooperation of all growers to keep huanglongbing…
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Could Be ‘Backbone of Any IPM Program’
Mating disruption is a critical component of an integrated pest management (IPM) program to address issues of navel orangeworm (NOW). A breakout session during the 2021 Almond Conference focused exclusively…
Broccoli Plant Problems that Could Threaten Your Harvest
…when growing your own vegetables: pest problems and health issues. And, Broccoli is no exception. Pests seem to love this member of the brassica family. Especially slugs, cabbage flies, and…
Almond Matters: Finishing Dormancy Programs with Bloom on The Horizon
…pest populations prior to bloom. “My preference is Esteem going out right now to knock out any scale. Actually, it has an inhibitory effect on navel orangeworm as well,” Burkdoll…
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
Biosolutions are continuing to become a more popular tool available to growers looking to diversify their crop management approach. Products are available to help growers do anything from boost crop…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…on their operations. Access to surface water for recharge, soil suitability, available methods, and management changes that are necessary for recharge are all important aspects when thinking about groundwater recharge….
Applications Still Being Accepted for HSP Incentives Program
…Applications will be accepted until February 25, or until the funding is exhausted. The HSP Incentives Program provides support for growers and ranchers to implement conservation management practices that sequester…
‘Terrific’ Start to Water Year, More Needed to Offset Water Storage Deficit
…wet, further highlighting the need for appropriate water management approaches. “I think a lot of precipitation in a short period of time is certainly an argument for more storage and…
Week in Review: Snowpack Over 140% of Average and Port of Oakland Improvements Coming
…of the pressure on agricultural exports. Increasing frequencies of diamondback moth issues in cole crops highlight the importance of an integrated pest management approach. The Biden-Harris Administration announced it will…
CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years
…plant pest and disease programs and for a revamped agricultural guestworker program, obtained relief for winegrape growers from the Food and Drug Administration’s produce safety rule, and secured federal money…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-07-22
…along with the importance of staying focused on better water management despite recent rainfall, and a look at the increasing popularity of cover crops. Tune in to the show for…






















