Over the course of nearly two years, California has been developing a framework for reducing pesticide use and transitioning to a more sustainable pest management approach. The Sustainable Pest Management…
World’s First Agriculture-Focused Satellite Launches
…will support growers with reducing carbon dioxide emissions and help them to develop sustainable agricultural methods. The company says the information will have important environmental benefits for the planet and…
Collaboration Critical for Advancing the Raisin Industry
…any kind of human intervention,” Hubbell said. Eliminating or reducing the need for labor and inputs is a core focus and driving factor behind innovation. Partnerships between farmers and developers…
Virus Undercuts Fungus’s Attacks on Wheat
…and quality of the crops’ grain. Under wet, humid conditions, the scab fungus can release a toxin that can contaminate the grain, reducing its point-of-sale value or leading to outright…
USDA Launches New Virtual Nutrition Center of Excellence
…and lifestyle. As part of the announcement, USDA convened a panel of experts that discussed nutrition’s role in improving overall health and reducing risks for diet-related chronic diseases. Listen to…
Initial Water Allocation for SWP Higher Than Last Year
…“This early in California’s traditional wet season, water allocations are typically low due to uncertainty in hydrologic forecasting. But the degree to which hotter and drier conditions are reducing runoff…
Winegrape Market in Balance After Three Short Crops
…of 2020, AGG was calling for reducing winegrape acreage by 30,000 acres. That number was in addition to the normal amount of acreage being ripped out based on attrition. That…
Almond Update: Grower Breakfast to Highlight Topics to Increase ROI
…Avila will also be speaking on labor challenges and approaches for reducing costs. UC ANR Agricultural and Resource Economics Specialist, Brittney Goodrich will be going over the economics behind maximizing…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
Biological control appears to be contributing to reducing bagrada bug issues in California. Research Entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Brian Hogg had been evaluating the wasp gryon aetherium…
RMA Insurance Options for Specialty Crops, Organics
…in approved revenue; and Reducing paperwork requirements for WFRP. The RFA is holding listening sessions on the insurance options. The final two are Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. PT and…
Industry Engagement Sought for Farm Labor Stabilization Grant Program
…protections for farmworkers. As part of the effort, the program is intended to help expand the potential pool of workers. The program is also aimed at reducing irregular migration by…
Equipment Sanitation: Keeping Tomato Fields Safe from Pests and Diseases
…the industry has been very receptive towards,” said Swett. “That is another piece of this puzzle that we’re working on is reducing the risk of spread on trailers and other…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…Micro Farm, now $350,000 and reducing paperwork requirements. The improvements are in direct response to feedback from stakeholders as USDA’s Risk Management Agency recognizes the role these insurance options play…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
…functional for her operation, reducing pesticide use while increasing yield. “She’s seen a huge increase in net income between the decrease in pesticides and increased yield, which we attributed about…