The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the deadline to apply for funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Approximately $8.6 million in funding is being made available statewide….
Industry Groups Ask CARB for Regulatory Relief Amidst Supply Chain Challenges
…phase of the On-Road Truck and Bus rule. In a letter sent to CARB, the coalition points out that meeting the January 1, 2023, deadline for compliance is not achievable…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
…value, particularly for specialty crops such as almonds and other nuts, berries, fruits, and vegetables. Unfortunately, the honey bees are also vulnerable to invasive pests like parasitic mites, viruses, and…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
…of $/greenhouse gas reduction.” The AMMP program has invested $68 million in 116 projects totaling 220,000 MTCO2e reductions annually. The application deadline is May 9th. Community resources are available on…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…systems and improved water management strategies, per-acre water application rates decreased by 19% and withdrawals by 7 million-acre-feet. · Nearly 70% of cultivated cropland had conservation crop rotations, and 28%…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…the ag industry for the company’s stance on the right to repair equipment. A 43-page petition was recently filed with the Federal Trade Commission against Deere and Company. Organizations including…
Almond Matters: Disease Concerns After Recent Rains
…on almonds is a recipe for disease and fungal pathogens. Monilinia, primarily, and that needs to be addressed,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA. “If you…
Sterilizing Soil Helps Beat Back Bugs and Diseases on the Farm
…requires an extended amount of time, around 4-6 weeks, of full sun exposure to do its job. The process raises soil temperatures and helps break down plant matter, which eventually…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-07-22
…NRCS-EQIP Cover Crop Initiative deadline extension and more from the Farm Bill hearing. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
…through the practice with a streamlined contracting process. More information on EQIP and the initiative can be found here <https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ca/programs/financial/eqip/>. Listen to the radio report below. Cover Crop Initiative Deadline…
State of Organic Produce Report Details Notable Industry Growth in 2021
…three categories make up over 50 percent of all organic fresh produce sales. So, they continue to be very, very strong,” Seeley noted. The 64-page report notes that organic produce…
Almonds and Salinity in Groundwater
…overdraft.” USDA researcher Ray Anderson discusses some other concerns involved with increased groundwater irrigation for California almond trees including higher salinity levels. Listen to the report below. Almonds and Salinity…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 02-25-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers using biofungicides to help manage resistance, the deadline to enroll for safety net…
Supply Chain Problems Will Require Complex Series of Solutions
…than others, but the extended duration of the supply chain problems is beginning to take a substantial toll. “This is the year that this finally all comes home,” said Aubrey…