…to work. And that’s good, as crops and critters don’t grow themselves, no matter what some folks might think. In farming, there’s always another job to do. So farmers can…
Request for Increased USDA Funding to Address Pandemic Shortfalls
…Management and Budget, Russ Vought said in a letter that the increased USDA funding is necessary to cover the rising costs of department administration caused by COVID-19 concerns. “With the…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
…protect themselves, their employees, their families, and their crops.” County Farm Bureaus around California and CFBF will remain operational, in order to support their members. “County Farm Bureaus provide a…
Samples Needed to Help ‘Stop the Rot’ Project
…in all seven different U.S. growing regions; obviously focusing here on California,” said Vegetable Crops Farm Advisor and one of the 24 researchers involved in the project, Brenna Aegerter. “We…
New Regulation Could Drastically Alter Drone Operation
…ranchers in managing their crops and livestock and making important business decisions. Listen to the report below. Modern Ag Report ~ 03.20.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
DPR Evaluation of Neonicotinoids Making Progress
…to move to look at what mitigation might be necessary for specific crops and specific products to make sure they can be used appropriately but they’re also not causing undue…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…it legal, as an employer, to check employees’ temperatures at the start of every shift? We know one of the three symptoms is individuals running a fever of 101 [degrees]…
Sivanto Applications Showing Strong Results for Growers
Sivanto Prime applications are proving to be effective for growers in combatting pest pressures in multiple different crops. Farmers have been able to gain control of sugarcane aphid in sorghum…
Growing Bonsai Even if You Are a Beginner
…moved outdoors during the growing season. They are often moved indoors in winter since freezing temperatures are dangerous to bonsai plants. Moisture, combined with temperatures below 32°F, can damage stems…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
…and dry years – based on the crops’ ability to handle drought stress – but sorghum also holds value in terms of yield when compared to other forages. “Sorghum has…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…and USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears issued a letter to stakeholders reassuring them that FSIS and AMS are rising to meet the challenges associated with…
Dealing with Bacterial Garden Blight
…the season, too. Rotate your crops at least every three years to prevent the pathogen from attacking susceptible plants. Management is the only way to deal with bacterial blight. Pruning infected…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…or frozen temperatures.” State and federal agencies are all recommending implementing good hygienic routines such as frequent hand washing and avoiding close contact with people who are sick. While there…
How to Spot and Get Rid of Whiteflies
…and Get Rid of Whiteflies Whiteflies have the potential to kill entire crops in a short amount of time. Whiteflies are white winged insects that look quite similar to aphids. …