…we have to do the work, like on a vegetable production field, has really diminished in the last several years. So, it’s just kind of amazing that that situation developed…
Almond Update: Communication Key to Getting Most Out of Honeybees During Bloom
…Josette Lewis explained that pollination services can be upwards of 15 percent of the annual cost of production. Maintaining good communication with beekeepers and providing hospitable environments will help growers…
MSOB: Working Towards Universal Understanding of Biostimulant Products
…portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while…
Almond Matters: Bloom App Helps Improve Chances for Successful Pollination
…Clay said that their new app can help producers make optimal applications of ReTain. The material inhibits ethylene production providing a few extra days for viable pollination. The app is…
VofV: Lemons and Oranges and Limes, Oh My!
…out more at WGA.com. How do you bridge the gap between government, consumers and farmers? Casey Creamer, a cotton expert who has now jumped to advocate on behalf of citrus…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…to select policy elections by sales closing, acreage reporting and production reporting dates, including options, endorsements and their forms. Producers may sign electronically or within 60 calendar days. Allowing producers…
Best Chicken Breeds to Raise on the Homestead
…eggs in the winter. Buckeyes have good meat production and a full grown bird will dress out very well. Buckeye hens are evenly tempered and docile birds with an occasional…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
…prices being far outpaced by rising costs of production. California officials will not be enforcing the guidelines for animal welfare established in Proposition 12 after a recent court ruling. New…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…that include acreage and production value of specialty crops. State departments of agriculture are tasked with administering the grant funding to eligible projects. States and territories will have until May…
Pesticide Registration Topic of Call Between Senators, EPA Administrator
…food production yet are a common target of this Administration. These products are essential for farmers to leave their land and world cleaner, healthier, and safer than they found it….
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-24-22
…as a resource for the English and Spanish ag workforce, and winegrape prices aren’t keeping up with the rise in the cost of production. Tune in to the show for…
Winegrape Prices Not Keeping Pace with Rising Costs of Production
Growers are trying to remain resilient despite winegrape prices being far outpaced by rising costs of production. President of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, John Aguirre said the figures…
Blong Xiong to Lead USDA’s Farm Service Agency in California
…unable to receive private, commercial credit, including targeted loan funds for beginning, underserved, women and military veterans involved in production agriculture. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day…
MSOB: Understanding Bacillus-Based Products and Grower Needs
…and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM programs, visit MarroneBio.com….