…March 8, 2023) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) kicked off the inaugural National Biobased Products Day and highlighted the accomplishments of people and organizations working to improve sustainability…
Almond Matters: Warmer Storms Heighten Disease Risk
…cold weather. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said some growers in the north have been reporting freeze damage. With temperatures now on the rise, it heightens…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Pistachio Orchards from Disease
…The weather has remained cooler to begin March. However, temperatures are expected to rise in the coming weeks despite the continued rain in the forecast. As temperatures trend upward, so…
Six GSPs Approved and Another Six Deemed ‘Inadequate’ by DWR
…94 groundwater basins required to submit plans under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Additional plans from 59 high– and medium-priority basins are currently under review. In the latest action,…
Almond Matters: Preparing for Petal Fall
…is expected to be cold, lowering the potential of disease pressures. At the same time, those cold temperatures could bring frost risks. When temperatures warm back up, sights will be…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Vineyards Disease Free After Pruning
…multiple applications are needed, you can apply on two-week intervals. Especially if you are expecting moisture such as irrigation, rainfall, or high humidity,” Driver explained. “So, to ensure coverage, you…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…cycle must be submitted by March 17, 2023, for the first funding round. This year, NRCS will prioritize ACEP-ALE for grasslands in areas of highest risk for conversion to non-grassland uses…
Another Record Year for American Dairy Exports
…reach it—work strengthening the global reputation of the U.S. as a reliable supplier of high-quality dairy products, building relationships with overseas buyers, promoting dairy consumption in high-potential markets, and investing…
Top 10 ‘Fancy Food’ Trends for 2023
…Honey Is Hot New Packaging Form and Utility Starters, Bases, Kits, and Shortcuts for Convenience Pantry Without Borders Sustainable, Upcycled, or Regeneratively Grown Ingredients High-Quality Meal Prep Health in Balance…
Week in Review: Snowpack at 200% of Average & SWP Allocation Up to 30%
…years since a 100 percent allocation was issued. The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap for California was recently unveiled as an outline for transitioning away from what are classified as “high-risk…
California Snowpack Already Well Above April 1 Average
…of how warm temperatures could impact available water in the months ahead. “As we experience these warmer ambient temperatures, that does evaporate water or snow more quickly and we don’t…
State Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Pesticide Use
…Roadmap for California was recently unveiled as an outline for transitioning away from what are classified as “high-risk pesticides.” The roadmap was released by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR),…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-25-23
…year for avocados in 2022 for SoCal growers and addressing high labor cost for produce growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Farm Group Wants Investigation into Egg Prices
…pathogenic avian influenza is the reason for the high prices. The group says the nation’s top antitrust regulator must look into the record-high profits of the nation’s top egg company….