…programs to help growers protect orchards from overwintering pest, and fresh produce growers who are experiencing labor shortages say the issues could result in higher food prices. Tune in to…
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
…The survey is an Office of Management and Budget requirement supported by the Biden-Harris President’s Management Agenda (PMA), which identified FSA and NRCS as High-Impact Service Providers. These agencies provide…
USDA Investment Seeks to Broaden Participation in Crop Insurance Options
…new partnerships. The programs are intended to provide training support for the next generation of crop insurance agents, adjusters, and outreach educators for crop insurance opportunities. USDA’s Risk Management Agency…
Almond Update: Grower Breakfast to Highlight Topics to Increase ROI
…management approaches for labor, pesticides, and other inputs to offer insight into methods for addressing high costs. Field Outreach and Education Specialist for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Michael…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…CSP provides payments to farmers and ranchers that are actively engaged in conservation activities on their operations. Conservation activities include ecologically-based pest management, buffer strips, and cover crops. The practices…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-28-22
…Bargrada bug issues, details on an upcoming nitrogen and irrigation management introductory course and the increased state water board fees. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Almond Update: New Industry Resource to Be Made Available at Almond Conference
…ABC has been working on multiple easy-to-use identification guides over the past three years to support growers and Pest Control Advisors (PCAs) in the field. “The very first one has…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
…of the reasons why bagrada bug has not been the pest that it used to be in California.” The wasp has been found in several areas of California after being…
Additional $30 Million in Federal Funds to Support Sites Reservoir
…advance water storage and conveyance supporting local water management agencies, farmers, families and wildlife.” After regulatory requirements and other water rights are adhered to, Sites Reservoir captures and stores stormwater…
Almond Update: Irrigation Technology Workshop Series Begins November 3
…be discussing irrigation and fertigation control. Information about irrigation management will be provided by Jain Irrigation, and Tule staff will be going over the use of ET in making irrigation…
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
…margins, the risk management provided through DMC becomes even more important. “By calculating assistance via a margin rather than a target price, DMC offers a measure of protection against the…
Researchers Developing Corn for Diverse Organic Systems
…agroecosystem to optimize carbon storage, resource use efficiency, and productivity. The researchers will work with farmers to learn how they use information about crop and soil conditions to balance management…
Week in Review: Possible Resistance in Chickweed & Carbon Monitoring Investments
…of specialty crops enrolled in federal risk management programs has nearly doubled in the last ten years. All of the top agricultural news can be found weekly in your inbox…