…in the Southeast and the Territories of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands Brooksville Plant Materials Center Image courtesy of NRCS The Brooksville Plant Materials Center is one of…
Agronomic Minute: Vineyard Weed Control in Dry Conditions
…significant rainfall in recent weeks is shifting some application practices. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith said addressing weed management through drip irrigation can be effective and provide some added…
Nationwide Program Helping Restore and Sustain Healthy Natural Ecosystems
…Center (GAPMC) Serving areas in the States of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee Lockeford Plant Materials Center (CAPMC) Serving the State of California Brooksville Plant Materials…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 02-18-22
…to improve irrigation efficiency on pastureland and new research shows subsidence continued in 2021 but slow pace than in previous droughts. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-17-22
…almond orchard irrigation system efficiency, and the cotton council’s concerns with the WOTUS revision. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Almond Update: Tips for Maximizing Irrigation Efficiency
Irrigation efficiency becomes even more important in times of drought and increasing costs of other inputs. Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education for the Almond Board of California, Tom…
VofV: How to Establish Trust When it Comes to Food Safety
…out more at WGA.com. This episode is all about how to establish trust – and move away from a regulatory “gotcha” mentality! Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli, Executive Director of the Center for…
Almond Update: Communication Key to Getting Most Out of Honeybees During Bloom
…maximize the value of that investment. “You want to make sure there’s water either near some irrigation equipment or canals or buckets of water to make sure those bees get…
DHS Vaccine Mandate Creates Concern for Agriculture
…country. Concerns about the mandate center on the ability to move fresh produce in a timely manner, further complicating existing food supply chain issues. “DHS failed to provide proper notice…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…Dr. Beverly Wright of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) to discuss a shared commitment between EPA and the City of New Orleans to work together on community-based…
WETA Program Application Window Extended to February 3
…through the new program. Supported activities include one-on-one assistance, on-site pump and irrigation system evaluations, and training in irrigation efficiency and nutrient management. Listen to the radio report below. WETA…
Blong Xiong to Lead USDA’s Farm Service Agency in California
…18, 2022. As the Executive Director for Asian Business Institute & Resource Center (ABIRC), and with over 20 years of community service, Xiong works with the Board to carry out…
Newsom’s California Blueprint Includes $750 Million for Drought Response
…under the budget proposal. Technical assistance and drought relief for small farmers would also be provided through a $10 million investment. Funding would be provided to support mobile irrigation labs,…
Almond Update: Wrapping Up 2021 With A Successful Almond Conference
…that the industry was excited to congregate in person once again. The excitement for the event’s return to the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento was clearly…