…of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Signed by agency…
VofV: Carl Casale of Ospraie Ag Science on Doing More With Less
…they are going to care deeply about how those calories are produced.” To that end, Carl is exploring the potential for biologicals, biopesticides, soil testing and management that will allow…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-30-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers strawberry farmers receiving support in the fight against soil-born diseases, an initiative that…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Doubles Participation from Last Year
…getting the best input into the start of your growing season.” ABC continues to work with growers in addressing issues of soil health and soil quality. As part of that…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NRCS accepting applications for Ag Conservation Easements program, pistachios being a “shining star”…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…of 1,3-D exposure. The material is used to address a variety of soil-borne pests in agriculture, particularly nematodes. Proposed regulations would expand setbacks from occupied structures, as well as place…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…NRCS asks for comments on how to target program benefits, quantify impact, and improve program delivery and outreach, especially for underserved producers. Comments are due Dec. 21, 2022. NRCS will…
Almond Update: Educational Sessions at TAC to Highlight Important Industry Topics
…is perhaps one of the most efficient tools that our growers can use to mitigate soil challenges, replant complex, and our major pests and diseases,” Saa explained. “We have put…
Cotton Trust Protocol Second Annual Report
…in water use efficiency; a 25% reduction in energy use; a 21% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions; a 78% reduction in soil loss, and positive Soil Conservation Index for 70% of growers….
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Mexican lawmakers pushing to ban nearly 200 pesticide chemicals, NRCS seeking runtime info…
USDA Prospective Customer Survey
…Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Risk Management Agency (RMA). Robert Bonnie, USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says a robust survey response that includes the…
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
…on programs and services available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA). The survey is available online at farmers.gov/survey, and producers…
Almond Matters: Managing Weeds with Preemergent Program
…them into the soil to be absorbed. But applications can still be made in anticipation of another storm system bringing rain with it. “I’d say right now is the time…
NRCS Seeks Data on Equipment Replacements Made Possible Through EQIP
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking information on equipment replacements under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Engine and equipment replacement has been made possible under EQIP through…