…but almond-specific weeds. That’s what makes these cards so incredible is they are almond specific.” The disease and nutrient deficiency cards are being designed now. The new industry resource along…
Farmers, Ag Organizations Against EPA Proposal
…the Triazine Network, a diverse coalition of state and national agricultural groups that rely on atrazine and other triazine herbicides to control weeds. The atrazine comment period ended on October…
Potential Resistance Issue with Common Chickweed in Small Grains
…the calls and investigating the problem. “We asked a lot of questions about how the applications were made and we looked at other weeds that were out in the field….
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…efforts in agriculture. Projects are also aimed at developing market-based solutions to address a variety of resource and pest challenges. “Invasive species are a continual problem, from weeds in cotton…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
…managing weeds, pests, and diseases in organic production was also an area where California farmers expressed a substantial need. The report also includes comparative breakdowns of survey data based on…
Quinoa Bacteria Research
…interest in finding local microbes that are adapted to Chenopodium species and local environmental conditions. The best bet for this is to look to native Chenopodium weeds like lambsquarters that…
Growing Matters: Implementing Pollinator Protection Practices
…Jeff Marvin, Senior Director of Research and Development for PBI Gordon. Protecting bees and other pollinators is an important consideration for growers and applicators addressing issues of weeds, pests, and…
Sterilizing Soil Helps Beat Back Bugs and Diseases on the Farm
…off the pests and fungi that can wreak havoc on farmland. It’s especially useful if farmers have struggled with bacteria, Nematodes, viruses, and weeds. A popular method of sterilizing soil…
Some Benefits of Becoming an Oat Farmer
…you can grow it as a cover crop. Oats are often grown specifically as a companion plant to help control weeds. Plant them with legumes, winter peas, field beans, clover,…
Using a Multi-Step Approach to Mitigate Weeds on the Farm
Using a multi-step approach to mitigate weeds on the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farm labor Weeding a Field Shutterstock Image Tackling weeds requires a multi-step…
Understanding Weeds Help with Your Plan to Eradicate Them
…Pixabay There’s an incredible variety of weeds out there and most fall into a few basic categories. Understanding these can help you eradicate them from the farm. Taprooted Weeds, such…
Control of Weeds on the Farm Without Using Chemicals
…to control weeds, first you’ll need to understand them. Since weeds have been around for thousands of years, they’ve learned how to thrive very well in their environment. Understanding the…
Agronomic Minute: Vineyard Weed Control in Dry Conditions
…control programs. A lack of visible weeds in the vineyard does not mean there are no weed issues that will need to be addressed. Smith noted that adding preemergent materials…
Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory
…periods of time and once the weeds have matured to a certain point, they are difficult to address without negatively impacting the crop. Crop Consultant with California Ag Solutions, Cary…