…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…
New Fungicide Provides Flexible Tool to Help Combat Resistance
…fruit can help California growers combat resistance in their operations. BASF Technical Service Representative Dr. Kevin Caffrey explained that the isopropanol- azole has a link on the molecule which allows…
Reduced Risk FRAC 3 Fungicide Lends Itself to Exportability
Cevya fungicide became the first DeMethylation Inhibitor to receive a Reduced Risk classification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The product can help combat a variety of diseases in grapes,…
Avocado Imports from Mexico Resume
…inspector from USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) had been threatened. After a week of negotiations between both countries, APHIS’ avocado inspection program has been reactivated. “This is…
USDA Announces the Appointment of Karli Moore to Serve on the Farm Service Agency State Committee in California
…have been appointed. The Farm Service Agency serves farmers, ranchers, foresters and agricultural partners through the effective, efficient and equitable delivery of federal agricultural programs. The Agency offers producers a…
Secretary Vilsack to Discuss Climate Change During Trade Mission to Dubai
From February 18, to February 22, United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to lead a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade mission…
US Reportedly Stopping Shipments of Avocados from Mexico
…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 as…
Inaugural Global Harvest Automation Report Details Interest and Investment
…of capital,” said Duflock. Progress is being made in the areas of pre-harvest and harvest-assist equipment, including weeders, thinners, and autonomous ground vehicles. There is significant interest from both farmers…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-16-22
…NASDA setting their advocacy priorities for the Farm Bill and the state’s investment in climate-smart ag underscores its value. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) have set their eyes on 10 specific policy areas to advocate for as the process to craft the 2023 Farm Bill…