The Center for Land-Based Learning advertised its FARMS program in the Education Pavilion of the 2022 World Ag Expo. Through their colorful booth and cheerful attitude, the representatives of the…
Agronomic Minute: OpenAg Seeks to Bolster Food System Sustainability
…of the world.” At the center of the OpenAg approach, is the cultivation of networks and connectivity. A core principle of the initiative is open access, to allow for and…
Almond Update: Soil Summit Industry Event at CSU Chico
…and irrigation, as well as soil pests and disease management, and soil biology. “We really wanted to focus not just on facts, but also how you can take that information…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
…Some of the CSP activities include cover crops, grazing management, and ecologically based pest management. CSP also promotes the implementation of technologies like advanced irrigation water management techniques and precision…
Fresno State Prepares the Next Generation of Agriculture Teachers
…A variety of organizations, such as Teach Ag California, National Ag in the Classroom, and the Center for Land Based Learning, are passionate about helping new teachers develop their skills…
Spring Vegetable Crop Research Update April 6
…Westside Research and Extension Center with and overview of pest and disease concerns in Central Valley vegetable crops from Fresno County Farm Advisor Tom Turini. Zach Bagley from the California…
Fragile, Invasive Weed Threatening Ecosystems of Lakes and Ponds
…Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center./USDA Image The Eurasian watermilfoil is a herbaceous aquatic plant, known to form dense mats on the surface of water bodies, such as lakes and ponds….
Four-Legged Pets Trained to Sniff Out Damaging, Invasive Pests
…at PPQ’s National Detector Dog Training Center in Newnan, GA. USDA/APHIS image PPQ-Trained Detector Dogs Track Down Lanternflies and Beetles Detector dog Bradley takes a break from looking for Japanese…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-15-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers tips for growers from this year’s BeSure! campaign, components of an avocado irrigation…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers improving nitrogen efficiency through irrigation practices, carrier consolidation playing a significant role in…
Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts
…Hanford using flood irrigation. After having issues with water infiltration, Crum explained that the cover cropping system they have implemented is proving to be beneficial. “We started working with him…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…digital tools. Because of the pandemic, some USDA Service Centers are open to limited visitors. Contact your Service Center to set up an in-person or phone appointment. On farmers.gov, you…
Almond Update: Irrigation Maintenance the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
The next Training Tuesday webinar offered by the Almond Board of California (ABC) will focus on irrigation maintenance. With limited water supplies, ensuring irrigation systems are functioning at optimal efficiency…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-10-22
…of California’s upcoming Training Tuesday on irrigation system maintenance, and statewide Groundwater Awareness Week. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…