…questionnaires distributed by USDA-NASS, with consecutive telephone and field follow-up. To arrive at the estimated almond acreage, USDA-NASS compares its almond acreage database with the 2017 Census of Agriculture, pesticide…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
…5. Each of the teams will receive pitch training and additional guidance from Cornell University’s Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management faculty. The 10 semi-finalists will compete to get…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…when that first pesticide sale is made, whether it’s by a chemical company, wholesaler, or pesticide dealer, 2.1 cents goes to the DPR to assist us with all of the…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…variety of programs such as food banks, farmer’s markets, and school programs. A total of $600 million would be used for investments in regional food economies. The measure aims to…
New EPA Administrator Michael Regan Confirmed by Senate
…believe he will bring fair and informed leadership to EPA. “I look forward to starting a dialogue with him and his staff to ensure that EPA’s pesticide registration programs remain…
ARS Launches New Project to Engage the Next Generation of Researchers
…Research Service aimed at educational outreach in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Three Sisters Project will work to foster opportunities for high school students to explore career…
American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
…to kids in high school going to college majoring in ag. That’s been a real rewarding effort,” Malanca noted. “We’re blessed with My Job Depends on Ag to take our…
E.M. Tharp, WAE Announce Scholarship Winners
…must expect to graduate from high school during the 2020-2021 school year. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
New Manual Available for Non-Chemical Weed Control
…of Pesticide Regulation Alliance Grants Program. The Best Management Practices for Non-Chemical Weed Control manual incorporates compiled research from knowledgeable experts, with detailed information on application practices and analysis of the efficacy…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…his pesticide applications by stocking specific beneficial insects that helped him with pest control. It was a big win for him. But cover crops don’t always work. In high heat…
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
…per dollar of pesticide sales. Governor Newsom has proposed to significantly overhaul the system. A four-year phase-in of a new system for assessments has industry members anxious about how it…
Submission Deadline for 2021 Ag Day Essay Contest is January 31
As a lead up to this year’s National Ag Day on March 23, the Agriculture Council of America is hosting an essay contest for high school students. The National Ag…
Nut Growers Have Another Tool to Help with Disease Management
…Certis. “It will be very helpful to the growers, especially those that have lost control because of copper tolerance.” The material was approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation…
DPR Continues to Look at Potential Action on Soil Fumigants
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) continues to consider actions pertaining to 1, 3-D soil fumigants. DPR has been coordinating with several counties in an effort to develop potential…