…pathogen. So, it can help the grower protect their crop and minimize loss. And with the increased costs, whether it’s labor or fuel, every trip across the field, they have…
Recent Report Highlights Trade Barriers for U.S. Agriculture
…its commitment to use all available tools to help ensure that American producers have the opportunity to compete on a level playing field. Listen to the report below. Brian German…
Almond Matters: Rotating Fungicides in Disease Management Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., disease management programs are being deployed in orchards. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll emphasizes the need…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…stay in contact with your neighbors to see what they’re seeing in the field and if you guys have similar issues. Each area is specific to certain pathogens or disease…
Optimism for the 2024 California Cotton Season
…by CCGGA. Those figures could change with the final field surveys from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Planting intentions this season are in stark contrast to 2023, which…
Almond Matters: Disease Management Ahead of Summer
…already completed, growers are preparing disease management programs to combat issues like rust, scab, and Alternaria. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll emphasizes the importance of early…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
…from implementing full field sanitation activities. Kelley explained that the two tropical storms in late summer “caused product to stay out in the field a lot longer than it normally…
USDA Expands Insurance Option for Nursery Growers
…choose coverage amounts tailored to their risk management needs and provides improved coverage compared to the Nursery Field Grown and Container program. The expansion aims to offer insurance options for…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…products on the market today that claim some reach back control, but always be preventative. Get out into the field and scout. Being aware of conditions and diseases that might…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…more opportunities to participate. “The target audience for this is anybody that’s involved in some of the pest management decisions inside the field,” Castillo noted. “That can range from PCAs…
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
…level playing field in agricultural markets, addressing long-standing concerns about discrimination and unfair treatment. As the USDA continues its efforts to revitalize the Packers and Stockyards Act, stakeholders remain divided…
Week in Review: Initial CVP Allocations & A Grower Perspective on New Raisin Varieties
…Outlook Forum. A new weed was found for the first time in California in a Butte County rice field towards the end of last year. The USDA has yet to…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…scouting your fields on a regular basis depending on the crop that you have in the season. Also, being aware of the weather patterns and what you’re dealing with such…
Almond Matters: Proactive Measures for Disease Threats
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., concerns arise for growers as bloom season commences amidst stormy weather in California. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A.,…