…available for planting. Seeds for Bees offers tailored cover crop mixes to suit individual growers’ needs, focusing on drought resilience and maximizing bloom time for pollinators. The application process is…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
…planting and yield improvement, despite early season challenges from high winds. Inside every California Avocado is a story. It’s shaped by idyllic conditions; full of rich soil, gentle rain, and…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Encouraged to Support Pollinator Health
…Venture offer free or discounted planting materials. Federal and state grants, as well as initiatives from organizations like the Almond Alliance, provide up to $4 million in funding to offset…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-17-24
…planting seeds to reaching the final harvest. Whitehill emphasizes the challenges faced by growers, including unpredictable events like hurricanes and pests, and underscores the environmental benefits of choosing real Christmas…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…process, including: Waste Storage Facility; Brush Management; Herbaceous Weed Treatment; Soil Carbon Amendment; Prescribed Burning; Roofs and Covers; Fuel Break; Wildlife Habitat Planting; Drainage Water Management; Nutrient Management; Feed Management;…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…wild vegetation alike. According to Farmers for Monarchs, increasing habitat for monarchs supports various pollinators, contributing to improved yields and soil health through practices like planting diverse flowering species that…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…including planting and weeding, providing flexibility to meet growers’ needs. While automation offers promising solutions, challenges remain—especially concerning regulations. Duflock referenced research by Lynn Hamilton from Cal Poly, highlighting a…
NACD Launches 2025 Friends of NACD District Grants Program
…used the funds to boost community visibility, reach new clients, and strengthen partnerships. Previous grantees include the Rio Grande Conservation District in Colorado, which organized an Arbor Day tree-planting event,…
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
…outreach to underserved communities. In addition to environmental improvements, the projects will promote community involvement in tree planting, forest management, and workforce development. They will also help urban areas better…
UC ANR Releases First Manual on Olive Oil Production
…the key to superior oil. With nearly 37,000 acres of oil olives planted in California, the manual addresses the rapid growth of the industry. Mechanical pruning and super-high-density planting systems…
Watermelon Production Progressing Well Despite Rough Start
…spring delayed planting by two to three weeks. “We were unable to plant a lot of our early season fields on time this year due to the wet soil and…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
…crops, such as type, use, acreage, and planting dates. Special rules apply if planting is delayed or if additional land is acquired. For crops covered under the Noninsured Crop Disaster…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Applications
…planting between early October to mid-October. So, we do our best to get it delivered as soon as possible,” Maldonado explained. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News…
US Sugar Production Strong
…America’s sugar beet growers are planting their crops, while California’s growers have started their harvest. Sugarcane producers in southern states are finishing their harvest. USDA is forecasting a near-record production…