In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., pest pressures appear slow this season. Wet and cooler weather has helped curb pest development compared to previous years. Field…
Cost of Production Study Updated for Delta Rice
…ground for rice production from some other annual crop. A significant amount of preparation needs to be done beforehand, which includes land leveling and the construction of levees. “We had…
NRCS Investing $8 Million in Carbon Monitoring Efforts
…Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) Stock Measurement standards. Michigan State University will design comprehensive training approaches for SOC evaluation, which will include field days, bulletins, and multimedia materials. The four-year project…
Almond Update: CASP System Simplified for Better Grower Experience
…aggregated grower data to keep the industry at large informed on sustainable production practices and encourages broader adoption. Senior Manager of ABC’s Field Outreach & Education Team, Tom Devol said…
Bill Incentivizes Use of Cover Crops
A new bill would give farmers more incentive to use cover crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Beautiful shot of oilseed cover crop field making a colorful…
Latest Flood-Related Executive Order Expands Diversion Flexibilities
…California is committed to supporting robust preparation, response and recovery efforts in this hard-hit region, and to using floodwaters to recharge our critical groundwater supplies where it’s safe to do…
May Revision of California Budget Boosts Flood Control Support
…million one-time General Fund for San Joaquin Floodplain Restoration. In preparation for additional flooding potential from snowmelt runoff, an additional $25 million is being set aside for disaster response. Local…
Using Agtech to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
…the exiting and meaningful work in agriculture. Whether it’s in the field, or in a lab, or in a plant, or creating the next app,” Ross noted. “Especially with technology,…
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., managing pests will become even more critical with the changing weather. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program
…activities include seminars and workshops, study tours, field surveys, pest and disease research, and pre-clearance programs. USDA says eligible crops include all cultivated plants and their products produced in the…
New Strawberry Variety UC Eclipse Outperforming Portola
The new fusarium-resistant strawberry variety UC Eclipse has also demonstrated impressive yield results. As a new “summer plant” cultivar, the UC Eclipse is rivaling other similar varieties in field tests….
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Helps Protect Pollinators This Spring
…Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Eric Ott, Field Development Specialist with Valent, discuss more…
Almond Matters: Pest Management in Tree Nuts
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., pest management in tree nuts has been particularly challenging this year. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
New ‘Short-Day’ and ‘Day-Neutral’ Strawberry Varieties Resistant to Fusarium
The University of California, Davis has new strawberry varieties available that are resistant to Fusarium wilt. Breeder and field manager with the Strawberry Breeding Program, Glenn Cole said the new…