…they’re targeting, if one mode of action is going to cover the diseases that they’re targeting, or if they need something that has two modes of action to deliver the…
State of Organic Produce Report Highlights Industry Trends
The 2023 State of Organic Produce report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners, details how the industry did in terms of sales and volume for the previous year….
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…A: Growers could contact their local Corteva Agriscience representative or visit Corteva.US/fungicideresistance. Thank you for all the information. That was Lindee Love with this week’s ‘Fungicide Resistance Management Minute’ brought…
Legislative Efforts to Provide Legal Immunity for Pesticide Manufacturers
Various legislative efforts are underway to provide legal immunity to pesticide manufacturers. Supported by major agribusinesses, a bill proposed in Iowa aims to shield manufacturers from lawsuits related to insufficient…
Investments in Renewable Energy and Fertilizer Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a significant investment of $124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects across 44 states. These initiatives aim to reduce energy…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
…will expand technical assistance for farmers and ranchers engaged in grazing activities, fostering peer-to-peer networks and providing financial support for mentors. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, farmer or rancher organizations,…
Almond Update: Taking Advantage of Incentive Opportunities
There is a wide variety of incentive opportunities that are available to help almond growers. Grower with Evans Farming and owner of Evans Ag Consulting, Kelli Evans participated in a…
California Snowpack: ‘Average is Awesome’
…it is still well below 2023. “On April 1 last year, the snowpack was well over twice its average right here. We were in fact standing on 10.5 feet of…
Details of the Bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024
The Farm Transition Act of 2024 proposes the reauthorization of the Commission on Farm Transitions to address the forthcoming transfer of over 370 million acres of farmland in the United…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…contact their local Corteva Agriscience representative or visit Corteva.US/fungicideresistance. Thank you for all the information. That was Lindee Love with this week’s ‘Fungicide Resistance Management Minute’ brought to you by…
Operating Costs Increase While Prices Decrease for Pistachios
Operating costs for pistachio growers have been steadily increasing over the past few years, while average prices have been trending in the opposite direction. Assistant Professor in Cooperative Extension in…
Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period
Watering crops with Irrigation system By kinek00/DepositPhotos image Where the world’s farms are located has shifted over time per a recent USDA study on trends of global agricultural production over…
Optimism for the 2024 California Cotton Season
…improve so we can actually start moving this product and I’m starting to see signs of it; little indicators here and there,” Isom noted. Brian German Ag News Director /…
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
…release. As part of this initiative, the Agricultural Marketing Service has announced the launch of a nationwide Website Monitoring Program focused on Federal Seed Act compliance. Specialists will review seed…