…cover crops are presenting a more long-term approach to effective weed management, and the White House is under fire for their lack of trade efforts. Tune in to the show…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…nearly 11,000 projects that increased the long-term success of producers and created new and better markets for specialty crops in the U.S. and abroad.” AMS defines specialty crops as both…
Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory
…added benefit of improved soil health, maintaining the soil biology, improving overall soil organic matter, improving cycling and nutrient cycling. All while that ground is in fallow state.” Cover crops…
Almond Update: Whole Orchard Recycling Highlighted in Mini-Doc
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has put together a mini-documentary highlighting the evolution of whole orchard recycling (WOR) in California. The video, ‘RESILIENCE: The Whole Orchard Recycling Origin Story,’…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
…for crop groups based on data from a representative set of crops. Comments on the revisions must be received on or before March 11. The crop grouping parameters would be…
Almond Update: Mating Disruption Could Be ‘Backbone of Any IPM Program’
Mating disruption is a critical component of an integrated pest management (IPM) program to address issues of navel orangeworm (NOW). A breakout session during the 2021 Almond Conference focused exclusively…
MSOB: Understanding Bacillus-Based Products and Grower Needs
…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 fruits and…
Almond Matters: Finishing Dormancy Programs with Bloom on The Horizon
…noted. Many growers take care of their herbicide treatments sometime during the Fall. While a lot of preemergent applications have already been performed, Burkdoll noted that some growers take a…
Common Scallion Plant Problems to Watch Out For
…your crops regularly, and grow your food plants in different areas. This will ensure that you get at least a small return on the investment of your hard work, time,…
VofV: How to Make Tech Adoption Go from Revolution to Evolution
…out more at WGA.com. In a country like Brazil where extraordinarily-resistant pests run rampant on crops, how are agtech venture capitalists saving the day? By providing young economies and companies…
Tips for Storing Produce in a Root Cellar
…you put it into storage? What variety was it? Early-maturing crops generally don’t store as long as late-maturing ones, for the most part. Not only that, but for some fruits…
Trade War Impacts Documented in Recent USDA Report
…experienced $646 million in annualized losses. Specialty crops, which included fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts, saw a decline of six percent. Total annualized losses were measured at $837 million. The…
Produce That Can Be Stored in a Root Cellar
…ideal environment for crops like potatoes, winter squashes, and rutabagas, it’s also the perfect place to stash some of your favorite fruits, too. Such as apples, pears, tomatoes, tomatillos, grapes,…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has worked with other collaborators to develop a new resource for growers interested in groundwater recharge. Released at The Almond Conference 2021, the new…