…to come back into the field with a sequential application in the spring, depending on the materials used and what’s allowed by the label. Burkdoll noted that field prep is…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…will generate $5,000 scholarships for students attending trade schools and two-year colleges to pursue a skilled trade or agriculture-related field. There will also be $10,000 scholarships for students pursuing agriculture-related…
New Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards Established
…to strong consumer and industry demand, sets forth clear, robust, and uniform standards for organic livestock and poultry production. The move aims to level the playing field for farmers and…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-26-23
…Water Act, and the importance of field-level support of the Climate Smart Cotton Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Almond Update: Automation is the Next Step in Irrigation Efficiency
As growers continue to make strides in improving efficiency in their irrigation approaches, automation presents a significant opportunity. Senior Manager of the Almond Board of California’s Field Outreach & Education…
A New Pest Threat for California Tree Nuts
…occurs, it is a very serious pest causing up to 10 percent damage on almonds,” Klein explained. “It attacks nuts in the field and lays its eggs on the nut….
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…per pound to break even. Field notes that the WBA plans to initiate activities to assist growers in establishing fair contracts with handlers, promoting transparency in pricing. Field emphasizes the…
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
Blue Vane trap in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) field Credit: Mark Vandever. Public domain. Nearly $2 Billion is given out for conservation efforts. That’s coming up on This Land of…
USDA Organic Transition Program Celebrates First Year
…“So, that can be anything, [such as] technical assistance field assistance to do that to transition different practices to organic practices. They can do mentorship,” she said. She says the…
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County
…The value of field crops also increased to more than $745 million, an increase of 30 percent. Kern County The gross value for Kern County commodities was $7.7 billion in…
‘Unprecedented’ Lygus Problems for Cotton Growers
…aphids or whiteflies that are already in the field or that are moving into the field may have a very hospitable place to land,” Grettenberger explained. “They can reproduce very…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…say, ‘let’s make sure these strawberry solutions can get in the field and get in the field the right way. Where the economics are positively impacted.’ That’s been a win-win-win…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
California growers have been pleased with a better-than-expected peach crop this year. Manager and Field Representative for the California Canning Peach Association, Sutton Hunter said it was a bit of…
USDA Study Underscores Importance of Food Safety Education Month
…five-year study that observed how consumers prepared meals. The study observed food safety behaviors, including participants’ thermometer use for ground pork sausage, handwashing, and cleaning and sanitizing food preparation surfaces….