…of introducing or spreading plant pests or noxious weeds can be managed. Risk Analysis on the Importation of Fresh Pineapples from Indonesia Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…industry. Powered by Ecorobotix’s Plant-by-Plant AI Software, ARA’s high-definition cameras scan fields to detect and distinguish weeds from crops, applying treatments with remarkable precision, covering an area of just 2.4×2.4…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…Agri-Food at The Directions Group, noted that inconsistent state and federal pesticide regulations could make it difficult for farmers to effectively manage weeds and protect their crops. He emphasized that…
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
…the pesticide’s registration in California. Paraquat is widely used to control weeds in many crops. However, concerns have grown around its potential health and environmental risks, particularly its high toxicity….
Cattle Don’t Spread Cheatgrass According to New Study
…across the West. Tim Canterbury, President of the Public Lands Council (PLC) says, “I’ve seen how cattle reduce cheatgrass and other weeds where they graze. This study shows that grazing…
Grant to Support Climate-Smart Cotton Research
…tillage by using cover crops, living mulches and precision tools to manage weeds more effectively. The goal is to develop new practices that are better for the environment while improving…
California Officials Enforcing EPA Order Banning Dacthal
…of the prohibition of the use of DCPA. CACASA had already been preparing farmers for this possibility, so the transition should go smoother. Dacthal is registered to control weeds in…
Week in Review: California Card Check Challenged in Lawsuit & Water Resilience Efforts Underway
…reality they’ll have to punt the effort into a new year and a new Congress. Several new materials are proving to be effective in managing weeds, providing rice farmers with…
More Herbicide Diversification Possible with New Materials for Rice
UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Rice Crop Advisor, Whitney Brim-DeForest shared recent findings on materials that are proving to be effective in killing a swath of weeds, including broadleaves, sedges, and…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Applications
…competing with your weeds. Plants naturally take up space and they use resources. So, you’re going to end up with a plant in your drive row,” Maldonado noted. “So, it’s…
Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production
…and weeds without synthetic fumigants, ASD involves applying easily digestible carbon sources like rice bran, covering the soil to limit oxygen, and initiating a fermentation process through drip irrigation. A…
Farmers Buried by New Labor Rules
Immigrant farm workers hoe weeds and harvest crops on a farm. Editorial Photo by rhfletcher/DepositPhotos image The U.S. Department of Labor released yet another rule that mires farm families in…
Almond Matters: Getting Ready for the Growing Season
…good time,” said Burkdoll. Weather events have provided appropriate conditions for making herbicide applications. It has also created an environment for weeds to germinate. “If you haven’t put down something…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-09-24
…importance of keeping weeds in mind after a troublesome time in 2023. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…