…applications from May 24 to July 24, 2023. To apply, producers should contact FSA at their local USDA Service Center. To complete the ODMAP application, producers must certify to pounds of…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Stresses Importance of Pesticide Labels
…coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Chris Williamson with PBI Gordon, discuss more about the program….
Almond Update: Enthusiasm for 2023 Almond Crop, Despite Lower Forecast
…shortage of water,” Waycott noted. “So whatever nuts are on the tree that are growing shouldn’t be impacted by deficit irrigation as we have been in certain parts of the…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…Irrigation District as part of the work to address flood impacts. Special Project Manager for the Fresno Irrigation District, Kassy Chauhan said the District and its partners have “the ability…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Helps Protect Pollinators This Spring
…Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Eric Ott, Field Development Specialist with Valent, discuss more…
USDA to Establish New Regional Food Business Centers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is establishing new Regional Food Business Centers. A total of 12 finalists have been named as leads for the new resource centers. The effort…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Offers Tips for Stewardship
…of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Garrett Gilcrease, Agronomy Service Representative at Syngenta, discuss more about the…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-27-23
…and details on the upcoming Fundamentals of Irrigation Scheduling workshop in the latest Almond Update episode. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Almond Update: Workshop Series Focuses on the Fundamentals of Irrigation
The irrigation workshop series that began in Orland will continue in Modesto on Thursday, May 4. Co-hosted by UC Cooperative Extension, the Fundamentals of Irrigation Scheduling workshops are designed to…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-26-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California lawmakers requesting disaster relief for farmers, understanding pressure compensation in irrigation systems…
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
…at Iowa State University. For more than 30 years, he was Director of the university’s Seed Science Center. The center has administered the National Seed Health System, authorized by USDA’s…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Marks Fifth Anniversary
…In addition to the Growing Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Monte Sorensen, Product Manager for…
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
Two organic organizations will be making a total of $2.4 million available to help support industry research and outreach. Funding is being provided by The Organic Center and the Foundation…
Signups for Grassland CRP Open Through May 26
…Service Center. Options are also available for producers with expiring CRP acres. The Transition Incentives Program can provide support in certain instances of transition. About the Author Brian German Facebook…