…sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and…
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
…“Lack of certainty on EPA-approved, science-based nationwide labels will erode access to current and future pesticides, threatening crops and grower incomes, conservation practices, public health, vital infrastructure, and ultimately raise…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…protect crops such as carrots, sweet potatoes, berries, grapes, and tree nuts. Prior to planting, the fumigant is most often injected directly into the soil. It is also applied through…
MSOB: Biological Sector Growing as Science Advances
…sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and…
Agronomic Minute: Prepping Almond Orchards for Winter
California growers are working to get their almond orchards ready for dormancy. Second-generation almond grower Christine Gemperle said there is a lot to do in the fall in preparing for…
Mississippi River Grain Shipments Down 78 Percent
…in tonnage is consistent with reports of how barges have been forced to reduce their draft. Barges are normally loaded to an 11-12-foot-deep draft during the fall. However, companies started…
Almond Matters: Managing Weeds with Preemergent Program
…Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said the recent storm system provided an early opportunity to get preemergent herbicides out in the orchard. “With the weather here in the fall,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-09-22
…of crop insurance for specialty crops and the trust issues with FDA and data sharing recently discussed at a roundtable. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Agronomic Minute: ‘Wild Ride’ for Grape Growers in 2022
…frost that came through in the spring resulted in some substantial damage depending on the region. Driver said the frost wiped out some grape crops and forced some tough decisions…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
…previous year, with some crops changing position. Altogether, the top ten crops accounted for nearly $6.4 billion of the total value. Almonds and grapes continued to dominate production, with each…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-03-22
…of the upcoming tree crops workshops, and Fresno County dethroned at the top producing ag county. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…CSP provides payments to farmers and ranchers that are actively engaged in conservation activities on their operations. Conservation activities include ecologically-based pest management, buffer strips, and cover crops. The practices…
Farmers Say Cover Crops Are On 40 Percent of Cropland
A look at how farmers are using cover crops. That’s coming up on This land of Ours. Oats Cover Crop Shutterstock image A new USDA survey says cover crops are…
Genetically Engineered Crop Acreage Grows
A look at genetically engineered crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Economic Research Service says genetically engineered seeds were commercially introduced in the U.S. for major…