…an indirect result of the cover crop that was planted due to the soil compaction, but it still highlights the potential that cover crops present. Establishing a cover crop can…
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
…Her job as a district conservationist has given her a wide array of experiences with vineyards, orchards, forestland, organics, urban farming and other specialty crops in Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, Napa,…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…Brian German interviewing John Deere about yield map technology for specialty crop growers. AgNet West’s Danielle Leal interviewing CFBF President Jamie Johansson at World Ag Expo 2020 Heavy traffic at…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-13-20
…hear the barriers to implementing cover crops in the Salinas Valley, and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve Censky talks about the inclusion of technology provisions in the USMCA. Tune in…
AFBF Urges Improvements to Hemp Regulation
…(DEA). The USDA requires that THC testing be performed by one of the 4 DEA-certified facilities located in 22 states. With the significant interest in the crop, there is concern…
Putting Agriculture in a Positive Light with Social Media Engagement
…always have the insight or necessary staff to cover agriculture from a well-rounded point of view. Connecting with members of the local media online can help guide the narrative and…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…Program (NAP) coverage protects against losses associated with lower yields, destroyed crops or prevented planting where no permanent federal crop insurance program is available. Producers may apply now. The deadline…
Preventing Ice Damage to Your Plants
…place. If you have plants that are susceptible to damage but are appropriate to your zone, you’ll need to give them some protection during the winter. During the winter, cover…
Nufarm Will Soon Market Goal 2XL and GoalTender Herbicides
…depth and choice for customers, joining existing Nufarm burndown solutions such as Credit® Xtreme, Cheetah®, Tuscany® SC, Grapple® and more. For the full lineup of Nufarm crop solutions, visit Nufarm.com/uscrop.…
Third MFP Payment Coming This Week
…trade retaliation. To be eligible for MFP assistance, all non-specialty and cover crops would need to have been planted by August 1, 2019. Specialty crop payments for things such as…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
…conference begins on Tuesday, February 4 and will feature presentations on topics such as cereal crop nitrogen management, subsurface drip irrigation, soil amendments, and water quality regulatory updates. The presentations…
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
…Janet Napolitano. “California’s organic farmers already benefit from UC ANR’s pest management, irrigation and crop production research, and this partnership with Clif Bar will give UC more capacity to focus…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Energy Independence Discussed in Salinas Valley
…Valley Energy Forum which will cover what’s happening across the state from an energy perspective, how to invest in sustainable infrastructure, and how Salinas Valley cities are improving and promoting…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…implementing on-farm soil health practices like planting cover crops, reducing tillage and more carefully managing crop residue,” said National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross. “This new rule gives the…