…decreased to 680 million units, the lowest since 2015. Sedgwick Brand Protection Report Reveals Thousands of Recalls Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
Learn More about the Various Benefits of EQIP
We’ve talked many times about the various benefits found through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind agricultural producers they can provide…
Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze
…one Missouri farmer has taken to TikTok to express concern that he may lose his farm after the administration allegedly “reneged” on his cost-share contract under the Environmental Quality Incentives…
Almond Update: Almond Board Kicks Off 2025 Election Cycle
…involvement. Various committees, subcommittees, and working groups provide opportunities to engage with the industry. More than 150 almond industry members participate in committees such as the Biomass Work Group, Environmental…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25
…Service Agency and NRCS operations. They delve into the firing of key USDA researchers investigating the effects of wildfire smoke on crops, highlighting the loss of critical ongoing research and…
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) have granted a Section 18 emergency exemption for the use of Kasumin 2L, a bactericide containing…
Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
…including tackling countries’ unjustified barriers to products of agricultural biotechnology,” the USDA said in its statement. Mexico is the top export destination for U.S. corn, and in the 2023-2024 marketing…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…prevent fungicide resistance and maintain long-term effectiveness. One of Axios 20SC’s standout features is its classification as an EPA-reduced risk pesticide. According to Rieser, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure science-based standards. The organization also aims to address concerns surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chemicals that pose risks to agricultural land and…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…hole, and anthracnose while providing up to 26 days of protection. “Growers have been using existing FRAC groups for years, leading to resistance issues. Axios helps manage resistance and improve…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-03-25
…significant cabinet positions in President Trump’s administration, focusing on former representative Lee Zeldin as the head of the EPA. They delve into Zeldin’s stance on oil, gas, and biofuels, and…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…more at Project Apis m’s website or through their social media platforms. This initiative demonstrates a commitment to agricultural sustainability and pollinator health, addressing critical environmental challenges in California’s farming…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
DepositPhotos image Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
…is an EPA-designated reduced-risk pesticide, making it environmentally friendly. It also has a low use rate of five fluid ounces per acre, which adds to its convenience and ease of…
