…animal and crop genetics, chemicals, equipment, and farm organization have made it possible for total agricultural output to nearly triple between 1948 and 2021. During that period, a USDA report…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 04-03-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a pistachio grower highlighting the importance of preplant irrigation for cover crops, and…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…to your neighbors. Q: We’ve talked a lot about monitoring what’s happening in your orchard or your crop, but what about what’s going on next door? A: It’s good to…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 03-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes reports on cover cropping in table grapes, federal efforts to ensure Federal Seed…
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
…Manager Sarah Castro said that varieties including the patented UC Yolo Gold and J2N cultivars will support farmers through difficult periods like crop failure. “Sometimes there can be crop failures…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…resistance. Q: Lindee, let’s talk about the impact of fungicide resistance. What could fungicide resistance mean for a crop? A: There’s a limited amount of tools currently on the market….
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
…individuals participating in the program from $1,500 to $4,000 starting fiscal year 2024. Producers receive payments for activities like cover crops and pest management, promoting soil health and water quality…
Almond Matters: Disease Management Ahead of Summer
…eventually fall off. “Those leaves are factories for your crop. They’re the factory that’s producing the phytonutrients, photosynthates that are accumulated in the leaves and are transferred to the nuts,”…
Week in Review: Ag Export Complications & Cover Cropping Incentives
…30 U.S. House members is encouraging the House Agriculture Committee to prioritize federal support for specialty crop mechanization research in the 2024 Farm Bill. While the disease has the potential…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 03-22-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information on incentive programs helping Central Valley growers with cover cropping and federal…
WRCCA Offering Funding Opportunities to Support the Next Generation of Agronomists
Western Region Certified Crop Advisors (WRCCA) is offering scholarships to students who plan to enter the agricultural workforce. A total of four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to undergraduates. “Those…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
The 2023 crop year was a difficult one for growers, largely due to pest damage. Navel orangeworm (NOW) was a particularly difficult pest to manage, which resulted in high levels…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
The RMA is making it easier for specialty crop growers to find crop insurance agents. The Risk Management Agency says finding the right risk management tools for specialty crops and…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
A coalition of 30 U.S. House members is encouraging the House Agriculture Committee to prioritize federal support for specialty crop mechanization research in the 2024 Farm Bill. The bipartisan effort…