H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, passed in the House this week by a vote of 219 to 213, with all Democrats opposed and all but two Republicans in…
Best Management Practices for Managing Citrus Thrips
…the growing conditions. “Use soft chemistries that have less effect on natural enemies. Predatory mites are pretty active around this time of the year and do contribute to thrips…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…agencies roll up our sleeves to coordinate and communicate what is needed,” DWR Deputy Director of Groundwater Management, Paul Gosselin said in a news release. “Based on feedback from local…
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
…said there is high potential for ant activity. Getting in front of ant problems at this point in the season can be a more effective approach versus waiting to address…
Chickweed Herbicide Resistance Confirmed in Small Grains
Researchers have confirmed common chickweed herbicide resistance with a certain class of herbicide materials. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor Nick Clark said the conclusion was reached after multiple studies…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-09-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how biologicals fit in with integrated pest management approaches, what’s problematic with adjusting…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Kat Cammack
Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) joins host Sabrina Halvorson this week for a discussion on protecting seasonal and perishable produce growers in trade deals, controlling government regulations with the REINS Act,…
Week in Review: Snowpack Remains Strong & New Fusarium Resistant Strawberries
…several new varieties of strawberries available that are resistant to Fusarium wilt. Groundwater sustainability plans for 12 non-critically over-drafted groundwater basins have been approved by the Department of Water Resources….
Rice Production Program to Begin Accepting Applications
…Information on file with FSA or USDA’s Risk Management Agency will be the basis for applications being sent to rice producers. The Rice Production Program Application, FSA-174, will need to…
Industry Coalition Encouraging Ag Research Support in The Next Farm Bill
…in mandatory funding to support agricultural research. A letter was sent to House and Senate agriculture committee leaders, highlighting the need for additional funding through the Research Facilities Act within…
Almond Matters: Pest Management in Tree Nuts
…contact with the pest in order for it to work. The spirotetramat is systemic so you tackle them from both ends. From the feeding and from the contact with a…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-03-23
…four Fusarium-resistant strawberry varieties, pest management in almond orchards may be more challenging this season, and DWR conducting the fifth snow survey of the year. Tune in to the show…
Additional Assistance for Farm Loan Borrowers
…risk. The announcement is part of the $3.1 billion to help distressed farm loan borrowers that was provided through Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Since the IRA…
VofV: CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong Talks Sustainable Pest Management Solutions
…role and initiatives to support California agriculture on key points like sustainable pest management, water (whether drought or flood), supply chain difficulties and an aging workforce. This episode of the…