…take action. Burkdoll also noted that if a grower has had a history of mites, it is likely there will be mite issues in the future. While there are contact…
Industry Groups Encourage USDA Takeover of Gene Editing Regulations
…combat a variety of issues including diseases and challenges related to climate change. USDA has been working to advance a framework to establish a more modernized approach to regulating gene…
CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research
…A project to enhance specialty crop seed germination, seeding vigor, and pest management using cold plasma technology also received financial support. CDFA received an award of $915,263 and will be…
‘More Significant Land Fallowing’ Expected This Year with Ongoing Drought
…fallowed last year. The report does not account for impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, or the ongoing supply chain issues and increased costs of fertilizer and fuel. With…
Almond Matters: Recent Rain Emphasizes Importance of Disease Prevention
…have showers like this and a lot of free moisture in the canopy, diseases do become top of mind.” A solid fungicide program in April can help keep issues of…
Agronomic Minute: Staying Ahead of Mite Populations in Vineyards
…material that will be most appropriate to their particular operations’ mite issues. There are several different types of miticide options available for taking care of mite populations. “You have to…
Growing Matters: Implementing Pollinator Protection Practices
…Jeff Marvin, Senior Director of Research and Development for PBI Gordon. Protecting bees and other pollinators is an important consideration for growers and applicators addressing issues of weeds, pests, and…
DWR Making Investments in Much-Needed Canal Repairs
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is investing more than $33 million to assist with needed canal repairs. Issues of subsidence were highlighted during the last drought that California…
USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
…both established and emerging issues. Research is also classified under environmental stressors, which includes pesticide exposure, weather stress, and migratory and stocking density stress. Forage, habitat, and nutrition also comprise…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Vineyards Free of Botrytis Issues
Growers are consistently dealing with botrytis issues in their vineyards on a yearly basis. While the disease is most prevalent in cooler growing regions, it can be an issue for…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
…first introduced, it has received significant support from the farm sector. Issues with ocean carriers have been particularly troubling for the agricultural industry. “I am glad to see the bill…
Combating Viruses in Cacao Plants
…percent of the world’s cacao beans, which are used to make chocolate, are lost to cacao plant diseases. Researcher Doctor Alina Puig is finding ways to fight those issues. One…
Center for Land-Based Learning Brings Agriculture to Urban Students
…works with companies and organizations to line up students with internships and job shadow opportunities. One of the largest issues the organization faces is convincing these agricultural entities to take…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…application management, business development and financial planning, meat and poultry processing technical and operational support, and supply chain development. Information on how to request technical assistance through the MPPTA program…