New funding to fight invasive plant pests and disease in our country was recently announced. Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester-Moffitt talks about a program under the…
Enrollment Deadline for Dairy Risk Management Programs Extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced an enrollment extension for important dairy risk management programs. The deadline to apply for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental Dairy Margin…
MSOB: Working Towards Universal Understanding of Biostimulant Products
…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….
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Almonds from Bacterial Blast
…The bactericide is most effective when applied at early shoot emergence. Adaskaveg added that it can easily be added into existing disease management programs and that the material is very…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…improving and retargeting existing programs and creating new efforts, like PCCP, to reach a broader set of producers. USDA is currently accepting applications for two new pandemic assistance programs: the Organic and Transitional Education…
Nearly $73 Million Available Through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…Programs Under Secretary Jenny Lester Moffitt said in a press release. “Since 2006 when the program began, USDA has invested more than $953 million through these block grants to fund…
New Coverage Options Under California FAIR Plan Begin February 1
…Plan of Operations for the FAIR Plan were made in November 2021, doubling coverage limits for protection programs. Coverage limits had previously remained largely unchanged for more than 20 years….
Agronomic Minute: Wet Weather Creates Ideal Conditions for Grape Diseases
…10-14 days if pressure is really high,” said Smith. Spray programs will generally begin sometime between February and March with bud break timing varying across California. Smith noted two to…
Blong Xiong to Lead USDA’s Farm Service Agency in California
…the delivery of FSA programs to agricultural producers in California. These commodity, conservation, credit, and disaster assistance programs ensure a safe, affordable, abundant, and nutritious food, fiber, and fuel supply…
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….
Almond Matters: Finishing Dormancy Programs with Bloom on The Horizon
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, bloom is a few weeks away and growers are finishing up their dormancy programs in orchards. Sanitation efforts and dormant applications…
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
…an addition to other crop management programs. Because they are naturally derived products, they can provide a unique mode of action outside of conventional materials and help mitigate instances of…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
Conservation opportunities available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are being improved and expanded. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has made adjustments to various programs to help further…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
…The document also features individual growers who have implemented recharge programs on their operations. Many early adopters noted concern for the availability and reliability of water moving forward. Growers featured…