…address pest control and disease management in both row and permanent crops. Shenzi, available in two formulations—Shenzi 700 and Shenzi 400—is a lepidopteran-specific insecticide offering fast-acting, long-lasting control of pests…
New Fungicide, Axios 20SC, Offers Almond Growers Disease Control and Sustainability
…Services Manager for UPL, Axios introduces a novel solution for disease management. Axios 20SC is part of a new FRAC group, 52, which has never been used in agriculture before….
California Groundwater Levels Show Improvement, but Challenges Remain
…years and efforts to recharge aquifers and reduce groundwater pumping. “SGMA has significantly improved groundwater data collection and management,” said Paul Gosselin, DWR Deputy Director of Sustainable Water Management. One…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-14-24
…feed starving flocks, while state and federal officials scramble to address the policy gaps that left them unprotected. With no safety net in place and government agencies slow to act,…
NRCS Announces $100 Million in Federal Assistance for California Farmers and Ranchers
…California State Conservationist, highlighted the program’s significance, noting, “With the addition of the Inflation Reduction Act, we will be investing approximately 50 percent more federal funding to help producers address…
Export Exchange 2024 Focus on Trade and U.S. Agriculture Growth
…week will not only help propel our industry this year but for years to come,” said USGC President and CEO Ryan LeGrand. Keynote speaker Jason Hafemeister, USDA acting deputy undersecretary…
State Water Board Approves Rate Hikes for 2024-25, Impacting Farmers and Groundwater Recharge Projects
…address budget shortfalls affecting programs that involve farmers and ranchers. Notably, fees for groundwater recharge projects, a critical component of California’s strategy to manage water in drought-prone areas, will rise….
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…Foundation for Fresh Produce to establish Sustainable Packaging Innovation Labs. These labs will address changing packaging and labeling requirements in export markets. Other projects will focus on aligning pesticide regulations,…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 10-10-24
…AI, addressing spatial variability in soil health management through high-resolution data sets. He discusses the creation and advantages over traditional maps, enhanced by the Purdue Soil Explore, aiding farmers in…
USDA Unveils New Actions to Boost Fair Markets and Lower Food Prices
…new benchmarks as AMA base prices and approaches to trading when using benchmarks. The actions were announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during a Farmers and Ranchers in Action event…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-09-24
…through enhanced research, mechanization, and better risk management tools like crop insurance. We also talk with Matt Mulica Senior Project Director, Keystone Policy Center, and the Facilitator of the Honeybee…
USDA Announces Additional $250 Million in Aid for Distressed Farm Loans
…struggling with loan payments, as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. No application is required, as payments will be made automatically to qualifying borrowers. Since August 2022, the USDA has…
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
…dairy farmers enhance their operations through sustainable practices. Organizers aim to promote practical solutions for environmental and economic sustainability, supporting the state’s family dairies as they work toward climate neutrality,…
NFU Leaders Work to Advance Sustainable Food Systems and Global Cooperation
DepositPhotos image National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew joined leaders from G7 farmers’ organizations in Sicily to stress the critical role farmers play in creating sustainable food systems. The…