…support when margins between feed costs and milk prices reach a particular threshold. SDMC is available for smaller and mid-sized operations that have been unable to enroll additional production. The…
Almond Update: Training Tuesday Webinar Series Kicks Off February 15
…will be adding a new element to this year’s webinars. Along with information on production practices, the series will also include trade and regulatory information in every other webinar. ABC’s…
Efforts to Stay Ahead of Branched Broomrape in California
…2019. The weed poses a risk to growers as even a small infestation can result in a 100 percent crop loss due to having to be destroyed. “This is the…
Agronomic Minute: New Integrated Program to Help Improve Production
UPL has developed ProNutiva as an integrated program to help growers address a variety of production concerns. The system-led approach incorporates a variety of crop protection products growers can use…
Automated Weeder Technology Advancing at Right Time, Given Labor Availability
…Crop and Weed Science Farm Advisor for the Central Coast region, Richard Smith said the lack of available workers has made automated weeders more of a necessity in some cases….
Crop Rotation Calculator Demonstration at Upcoming Rice Meeting
…research and will offer a chance to learn more about a decision-support tool currently being developed. The tool incorporates grower data about the economics of switching to crops such as…
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
…Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s…
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!
…This includes everything from revolutionizing citrus packing houses with technology and automation to bringing science to the forefront to educate on the importance of crop protection. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…More information can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus. Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service…
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…