…In addition to the Growing Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Monte Sorensen, Product Manager for…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Crops from Spider Mites
…A new generation can generally develop every seven days. “In high heat spikes, they can develop a generation in as little as four days. This means that growers and PCAs…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…energy systems, including wind, solar, and other technologies like geothermal, micro-hydroelectric and biomass/bioenergy. A portion of the awarded funds may also be used for community energy planning, capacity building, technical…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…best practices. NRCS and AMS’s National Organic Program also plan to coordinate data collection activities, to prevent transitioning farmers from having to submit duplicative information as much as possible. AMS…
Ford Keeping AM Radios in Commercial Vehicles
…will keep AM radios in certain vehicles. The company plans to exclude AM radio from “most new and updated vehicles we bring to market” but also says commercial vehicles will…
Growers Encouraged to Prepare for Updated ESA Workplan Impacts
Industry members are being encouraged to familiarize themselves with updated plans from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Adjustments are coming to EPA’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan. Announced…
Agronomic Minute: Being Proactive with Mite Control in Vineyards
…that heat can cause populations to take off. Staying on top of any signs of mites will be a critical component of managing the pest. “Females are able to lay…
Application Tips to Protect Your Operation from Fire Ants
…resilience, persistence, and proper application of fire ant baits. Extinguish Professional® Fire Ant Bait from Central Life Sciences is a product that comes with a plan, meeting USDA fire ant quarantine…
Grape Growers Facing Odd Year for Disease Pressures
…also a lot of general inoculum out there. With new leaves emerging on vines, the plants can be especially susceptible to botrytis. “Honestly, no one’s thinking to spray a botryticide…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Tree Nuts Safe from Pest Pressures
…differences in pest pressures due to just the season that we’re having overall,” said Driver. “Because we have been wet and cold and have had less heat accumulation, that could…
Concerns for the Future of Pest Management in California
…having an expedited process by 2025 for bringing alternative products to market. Isom said the concerns for how California will be implementing the plan come from the action taken on…
FFA Members Prepare for Careers in Animal Systems Pathways
…designed specifically to give FFA members hands-on, industry-relevant experience. Members explored diverse animal operations around Denver and learned how to plan for their future careers. In addition, they learned about…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…Bureau Federation, and Western Growers emphasized the need for safety net support for farmers and ranchers. In the letter, the associations say ongoing tensions with China pose a significant risk…
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
…for safety controls and emission systems don’t get altered. CNH and AFBF will meet semiannually to review the agreement to address any concerns. Read the MOU here. Listen to Sabrina…