…use on residential turf and landscapes, and commercial nurseries, Approved for use where cattle and horses graze with no worries about withdrawal periods USDA Quarantine Approved Extinguish® Plus Fire Ant Bait…
Plants and Fruit Trees at Risk of a Spotted Lanternfly Infestation
…delicatula) Pinterest image Images via USDA Pest Alert Pinterest image Early-stage nymph. Photo by Ekkehard Wachmann via a notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Pinterest image Late stage nymph….
Almonds and Salinity in Groundwater
…overdraft.” USDA researcher Ray Anderson discusses some other concerns involved with increased groundwater irrigation for California almond trees including higher salinity levels. Listen to the report below. Almonds and Salinity…
Impact Farmers Make When It Comes to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
…emissions. However, since 1990 the American Farm Bureau reports that America’s farmers have managed to increase pork, milk and beef production while cutting the greenhouse gas emissions required to provide…
Supply Chain Problems Will Require Complex Series of Solutions
…there has to be multiple solutions that have to come forward,” said California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson. “One of those being the gross vehicle weight limits.” Photo by Tom…
CVP Allocations Reflect Disappointing Lack of Rain and Snow
…while contractors serviced by the Folsom Reservoir on the American River are being allocated 25 percent of their historical use. Contractors who are serviced directly from the Delta have also…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) have full service technical assistance support from application through post-award. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will provide approximately $25 million in…
Avocado Shipping Delay Puts Spotlight on Imports from Mexico
…reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves…
MSOB: Using Biofungicides to Help Manage Resistance
…resistance. Senior Product Development Manager for Marrone Bio Innovations, Dr. Melissa O’Neal said that there are three classes of biofungicides that are currently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency….
Program Working to Deliver State-of-the-Art Plant Science Technology
…FL 34601 Phone: (352) 796-9600 Fax: (855) 465-7547 PMC Staff M.J. (Mimi) Willliams, PMC Manager Phone: (352) 796-9600, ext. 3830 mj.williams@usda.gov Victor Guerra, Agronomist Phone: (352) 796-9600, ext. 3831 victor.guerra@usda.gov…
VofV: Forging Uncommon Collaborations to Solve World Hunger
…communities closer to agriculture. In part 2 of A.G. Kawamura’s podcast interview, he speaks about the steps for creating successful farm programs where 1 + 1 = 3. These include…
Agronomic Minute: Vineyard Weed Control in Dry Conditions
…significant rainfall in recent weeks is shifting some application practices. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith said addressing weed management through drip irrigation can be effective and provide some added…
Nationwide Program Helping Restore and Sustain Healthy Natural Ecosystems
…Center in August 2018. There were 60 attendees including Service center staff, who brought producers to the event. The National Resources Conservation Service – or NRCS – operates 25 Plant…
Hearing on USDA Inspector General Report on Civil Rights Complaints
…public confidence in the USDA Office of Civil Rights and assure that wrongdoers in the agency are held accountable?” “I think it’s essential that the department have an effective and…