…implementing on-farm soil health practices like planting cover crops, reducing tillage and more carefully managing crop residue,” said National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Ross. “This new rule gives the…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…through the BIFS grant program is part of a much broader effort to bolster overall pest management tools and techniques. The BIFS grant program is aimed at reducing the reliance…
Fighting Almond Disease? Particle Size Does Matter.
…dispersion while virtually eliminating dust. Champ® Formula 2 Flowable is a popular disease management tool with uniquely shaped particles in a “never settle” formula – even after a year of…
A Go-To Foundational Fungicide For Tomato Growers
…Other tested treatments included a 25 lb./A sulfur dust treatment with a 14-day retreatment interval; Velum® One fungicide applied via drip at a rate of 6.8 fl. oz./A six weeks…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…environmentally friendly pest management tools by 25%, and reduce dust during harvest by 50%. “As an industry, we have been proactive in how we farm and we will continue to…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…new technologies and sharing the results as these approaches are proven.” Further Reducing the Water Used to Grow Almonds Of this year’s projects, ten focus on water with an investment…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…grasshopper sparrows and many other birds By enrolling in CRP, producers are improving water quality, reducing soil erosion, and restoring habitat for wildlife. This in turn spurs hunting, fishing, recreation,…
Successful Rice Harvest for California Growers
…So, wait, wait, wait, and then hurry up and go. But fortunately, when the dust settled it was a pretty good year,” said Morris. This year’s rice harvest did not…
USDA Announces Awards to Put Conservation Innovation to Work on U.S. Farms
…The field trials intend to demonstrate that the system can enhance water use efficiency and farm profits while reducing energy use and nutrient leaching into groundwater. For a full list…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
…consumer price index. China’s swine herd has been devastated by African swine fever, a disease affecting only pigs with no human health or food safety risks, reducing domestic production by…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…soon be past the halfway point of achieving the target level of reducing methane emissions. CDFA has awarded nearly $102 million in additional grant funding for projects aimed at reducing…
Deformed Wing Virus Genetic Diversity in U.S. Honey Bees Complicates Search For Remedies
…limit virus levels by treating for and reducing exposure to Varroa mites, which spread the virus,” Ryabov said. Source: Agricultural Research Service Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
Ag Groups Respond to Trump Administration Announcement Upholding the RFS
…approval of 31 additional RFS exemptions for oil companies, reducing corn demand for ethanol and increasing total waived biofuels demand to 4.04 billion gallons under the Trump Administration. Today’s announcement…