…nuts are vulnerable. Effective hull rot prevention can help keep disease pressures low, reducing the likelihood for the various types of damage that can be caused by infection. “Once it…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…and other benefits such as nutrient, water and dust management.” A total of 194 projects dispersed throughout 45 counties will be receiving $8.7 million in funding through the HSP Incentives…
Get Rid of Grasshoppers the Organic Way
…life cycle. Some effective sprays will do the trick too, such as Neem or a highly concentrated garlic spray. Flour dust is also an effective ways to fight an active…
Walmart Takes Poultry Companies to Court
…for the Western District of Arkansas alleges the companies made illegal agreements affecting the U.S. chicken industry through two specific means. “The first focused on coordinating their output and reducing…
Senate Committee Educated on Livestock Emissions
Livestock emissions have been blamed as a major contributor to climate change, prompting some to believe that forgoing the consumption of animal products will have a meaningful impact on reducing…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…and ‘ridiculous.’ “E15 already has a proven track record for saving drivers money at the pump and reducing emissions, and today’s action will ensure that more Americans are able to…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…give consumers more choices, while supporting American farmers. “Following President Trump’s directive, today’s action expands the market for biofuels and improves the RFS program by increasing transparency and reducing price…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
…is really more for our neighbors and that is to reduce dust from harvesting by 50 percent by 2025.” The industry has already made significant strides in the area of…
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Pays Dividends to American Farmers and Exporters
…South Americaiii. Colombia has recently undergone a period of consolidation in its food retail sector that has led to more large-scale, modern retailers and food chains, reducing the number of…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
…impact on the bumblebees. Competition from other bees was also highlighted in the report as reducing pollen and nectar resources. “They blame the increased use of commercial honeybees. So as…
Landscaping with Moss Adds to Your Garden
…moss gets water from precipitation and humidity. Plus it gets nutrients from the air, water, and all the dust particles that settle on it through natural processes. You can purchase…
EPA: Glyphosate Products ‘No Risks to Public Health’
…ecological assessment. EPA is proposing management measures that will assist farmers better target pesticide sprays on the intended pest while protecting pollinators and reducing the potential for weeds to become…
Tamarixia Helps Reduce Psyllid Population in Southern California
…of dust. Courtesy CDFA Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) populations in southern California have declined substantially thanks in part to biological control efforts. The release of significant numbers of Tamarixia radiata has helped…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
…as they work towards producing an economically, environmentally and socially responsible crop. These four key areas – water use, harvest dust reduction, environmentally friendly pest management, zero waste – ladder…