A multi-agency agreement seeks to better support the conservation efforts of California’s agriculture stewards. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD), University…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Yukon White Cheddar Skillet Potatoes
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Untamed Yukon White Cheddar Skillet Potatoes with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Untamed Yukon White Cheddar Skillet Potatoes Here is what…
MSOB: Industry Effort to Increase Availability and Adoption of Biologicals
…better understand the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery,…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Walnut Blight Top of Mind
…potential infection.” University of California Integrated Pest Management guidelines note that protective sprays are an essential aspect of management. Infection can depend on environmental conditions, the amount of inoculum in…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Haricots and Brussels
…LB Thick Bacon 1 Sweet Onion Diced Small 1 LB Frenched Green Beans 1/2 LB Brussels Sprouts TT S+P Listen to Albert prepare Perfect Haricots and Brussels below. The California…
Week in Review: New 1,3-D Rules Proposed & Better Enforcement of FIFRA
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has introduced proposed regulations related to 1,3-D. More than 300 agricultural, environmental, and other stakeholder groups are encouraging Congress to reaffirm federal authority…
NFU Releases 2022 Farmer’s Share of Thanksgiving Food Dollar
…for several items typically served for the Thanksgiving holiday. Included in the 2022 Thanksgiving Farmer’s Share numbers are: Turkey: Retail Price – $1.99/pound, Farmer’s Share – $0.06/pound Sweet Corn, 16oz…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-23-22
…down on applicator violations, and details on the 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
American Lamb Board Sustainability Report
…describe the industry’s existing practices and goals for continuous improvement in animal care, environmental stewardship, social impacts, and industry productivity. The new sustainability task force was developed in part to…
MSOB: Understanding Beneficial Habitat for Biological Control in Vineyards
…the product category. This episode of Making Sense of Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and…
BASF Financing Program
…(Crop Protection, Seed, Seed Treatment) and/or select BASF distributed products with a total purchase of $5,000 or more. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. BASF Financing Program Sabrina Halvorson National…
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
…Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the sole authority for making “foundational, science-based decisions on how pesticides can be labeled and used.” Individual state actions outside of FIFRA labeling constraints go…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…protect crops such as carrots, sweet potatoes, berries, grapes, and tree nuts. Prior to planting, the fumigant is most often injected directly into the soil. It is also applied through…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…year 2023 and rapidly build over four years, totaling these additional amounts: · $8.45 billion – Environmental Quality Incentives Program · $3.25 billion – Conservation Stewardship Program · $4.95 billion – Regional Conservation…
