…Duvall. “The policies set forth will guide Farm Bureau in its mission to advocate for farmers and ranchers and build a sustainable future of safe and abundant food, fiber and…
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…
Newsom’s California Blueprint Includes $750 Million for Drought Response
…funding would be used to increase the ability to repurpose irrigated ag land to reduce reliance on groundwater. To mitigate the impact of drought on fish and wildlife populations, $75…
Mixed Response to Biden’s Meat Industry Action Plan
The latest action from President Joe Biden aimed at improving conditions in the meat industry is receiving mixed reviews from industry groups. The “Biden-Harris Action Plan for a Fairer, More…
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…
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…
Almond Update: Mummy Shake Contest Winner ‘Almonds Grow’
…that winter sanitation is a key component of pest management. Keeping orchards clean during dormancy and removing the overwintering habitat for navel orangeworm is the foundation of an effective IPM…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Pest Infestations with Dormant Sprays
…the season when temperatures begin to warm up. As Clay noted, oils can be effective in managing scale, however, populations can become too large for adequate management using oils. An…
Farm Bureaus Concerned About Changes to Clean Water Rule
Member farmers from the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) will participate in a roundtable on Thursday, Jan. 6, about the impact of the proposal to repeal and replace the Navigable…
Diamondback Moth Infestations Underscore Importance of IPM Approach
…of certain active ingredients or insecticides from certain mode of action groups.” In a recent article, Dara points out that year-round production of cruciferous crops lends itself to continuous development…
Week in Review: Citrus Expectations Drop and New 2022 Wage Rules
…Rule 4550 – Conservation Management Practices. With a new year starting, it is important for agricultural employers to be aware of all the new regulations that will come into effect….
Multiple Rice Grower Events to Begin 2022
…disease management, fertility, and invertebrates. Research updates will also be provided on new herbicides in weed management, as well as ROXY rice production systems. The morning meeting on Monday, January…
Potential Amendments to Conservation Management Practices
…whoever, and see what we can do to actually measure those. To make sure that whatever practice farmers are going to do, actually does reduce PM2.5 at that critical time…