…rice fields to mitigate weeds. By using native plants, there also is potential to introduce beneficial insects to the field and improve soil quality. UCCE received funding from the California…
Almond Matters: Managing Mites Before Populations They ‘Explode’
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., warmer temperatures put additional emphasis on the need for managing mites in orchards. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A.,…
Supporting Community Wildfire Defense Efforts
Supporting community wildfire defense efforts. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Burning old dry grass on the farm. Flaming dry grass on a field. Forest fire. Stubble field…
Grower Collaborators Needed for Rice Research Projects
…of developing rice plants, becoming a very challenging pest for farmers. Ian Grettenberger, a researcher in the UC Davis Department of Entomology & Nematology, needs soil samples from rice fields…
Upcoming Application Deadline for Vietnam Trade Mission
Vietnam farmers havesting rice on there field in Ha noi. By cristaltran/DepositPhotos image The deadline to apply for USDA’s trade mission to Vietnam is just days away. June 4th is…
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
As the hulls split open in preparation for shaking, drying and harvesting, growers should keep the threat of fire ants in mind. Protein-feeding ants have the ability to quickly damage…
Rock the Crop Sweepstakes Deadline
…concert with Nashville-based country artist Hailey Whitters along with an educational session with Firestone Ag field engineers to learn about farm tires. This is the third year Firestone Ag has…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…field hearing in my district and many of the things that my constituents talked about are not included in here.” Representative Kat Cammack of Florida didn’t mince words with her…
Almond Matters: Early Summer Pest Management in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., as early summer arrives, growers are ramping up their pest management efforts. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign with Quick Tips to Keep Pollinators Safe
The BeSure! Campaign from the Growing Matters coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife. Today we’re talking with Shine Taylor, Field Development Representative with Gowan Company, who gives some…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Mite Concerns
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., mite concerns will be right around the corner with temperatures rising. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
…dose, severity of illnesses and typical consumer preparation practices associated with a product. The breaded stuffed chicken products determination relied on the same factors. FSIS and its public health partners…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Treated Seeds Covered
The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife. To learn more about what we can do, we’re talking with Nick Tinsley, Seed Treatment Technical Field Representative with…
The Race for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
…of producing SAF is significantly higher than that of jet fuel. He said the industry needs tax credits to level the playing field. “We’ve also heard that there are people…