…Service Agency and NRCS operations. They delve into the firing of key USDA researchers investigating the effects of wildfire smoke on crops, highlighting the loss of critical ongoing research and…
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) have granted a Section 18 emergency exemption for the use of Kasumin 2L, a bactericide containing…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…prevent fungicide resistance and maintain long-term effectiveness. One of Axios 20SC’s standout features is its classification as an EPA-reduced risk pesticide. According to Rieser, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure science-based standards. The organization also aims to address concerns surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chemicals that pose risks to agricultural land and…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…hole, and anthracnose while providing up to 26 days of protection. “Growers have been using existing FRAC groups for years, leading to resistance issues. Axios helps manage resistance and improve…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-03-25
…significant cabinet positions in President Trump’s administration, focusing on former representative Lee Zeldin as the head of the EPA. They delve into Zeldin’s stance on oil, gas, and biofuels, and…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…more at Project Apis m’s website or through their social media platforms. This initiative demonstrates a commitment to agricultural sustainability and pollinator health, addressing critical environmental challenges in California’s farming…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
DepositPhotos image Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
…is an EPA-designated reduced-risk pesticide, making it environmentally friendly. It also has a low use rate of five fluid ounces per acre, which adds to its convenience and ease of…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-28-25
…the Central Valley agriculture despite its initial intent to address LA wildfires. The discussion reveals the complexities of old infrastructure, environmental regulations, and potential conflicts over federal vs. state control….
APHIS and CDFA Expand Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine
Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine (SOS) Courtesy of CDFA The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are expanding the quarantine…
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). By providing financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers, EQIP addresses natural resource concerns and delivers environmental…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…potatoes, but potential tariffs could impact this. Jello potatoes and specialty varieties are growing, while the food service share declined to 53% in 2024. Imports, mainly from Canada, account for…
