…Hanford using flood irrigation. After having issues with water infiltration, Crum explained that the cover cropping system they have implemented is proving to be beneficial. “We started working with him…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
…programs provide financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters and implementation of non-digester-based manure management practices that result in long-term methane emissions reductions and maximize environmental co-benefits on commercial…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
…with the existing three-year farming experience requirements. The definition of veteran farmers is being expanded, along with the provision of additional benefits. Eligible issues along with individuals covered by the…
Almond Matters: Disease Concerns After Recent Rains
…last week also created some issues for growers. Burkdoll explained that a lot of areas were severely hurt by the freezes and growers will be waiting to see the extent…
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…
Biden’s State of the Union Address
…on national and global economic matters. Halvorson asked about supply chain issues as they relate to the agriculture industry. Halvorson: One thing that’s important to our listeners specifically is the…
Prepare for a fruitful year
…issues in 2022 and beyond. Driven by grassroots experience and an unwavering commitment to operational excellence, Atticus is an ally uniquely positioned to focus on long-term decisions that bring products…
Center Providing Plant Management Solutions for the Southeast Region
…of 25 centers dedicated to providing vegetative solutions, and developing and transferring plant science technology to solve conservation issues. Located in Americus, Georgia, it’s one of four centers serving the…
Almond Update: Strategic Retreat Helps Refocus Industry Efforts and Priorities
…the opportunity to get together and focus on the most relevant industry issues. “I think the retreat was structured around three main pillars,” said Wahlbrink . “The first obviously being…
MSOB: Using Biofungicides to Help Manage Resistance
Fungicide resistance can create several short-term and long-term issues for growers, with yield and quality losses. Biofungicides, and their novel FRAC groupings, offer growers another tool that can help manage…
Agronomic Minute: Vineyard Weed Control in Dry Conditions
…control programs. A lack of visible weeds in the vineyard does not mean there are no weed issues that will need to be addressed. Smith noted that adding preemergent materials…
Supply Chain Issues Creating Cash Flow Problems for Almond Producers
Almond producers are looking at further complications related to supply chain congestion. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California, Aubrey Bettencourt explained that now cash flow issues are…
Desert Lettuce Shows Good Quality, But Challenges Ahead for Industry
…created issues for growers having to sell product below cost in some instance. The oversupply has been compounded by shifts in demand, which has been significantly impacted by weather patterns…
Reduced Risk FRAC 3 Fungicide Lends Itself to Exportability
…but we also needed a product that would fit some of the regulatory issues globally that we see with some of the other FRAC 3 products. This hit it perfectly,”…






















