…missions to Vietnam, Japan, India, Peru, Brazil, and the UK. Additionally, a study by Australian and South Korean researchers found a significant loss of soil moisture between 2020 and 2016,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…Outreach and Education at the Almond Board of California, explained that CSP offers per-acre payments for soil health practices like cover crops and dust protection. The new CASP report simplifies…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
…agriculture’s global competitiveness, and improve air, water, soil, and wildlife habitats. “NACD’s 3,000 local conservation districts are instrumental in delivering NRCS programs, and we look forward to working closely with…
CDPR Introduces Spray Days California
…information and alerts via email and text 48 hours before soil fumigant use and 24 hours before other restricted pesticides are applied. CDPR Introduces Spray Days California Sponsored Content Let’s…
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
…soil fumigants and other pesticides used in farming. The system offers 48-hour advance notifications for soil fumigants and 24-hour notices for other restricted pesticides. Users can visit cdpr.ca.gov/SprayDays to check…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…soil and tissue tests to monitor potassium levels. If potassium is deficient, foliar applications provide a faster solution compared to soil applications, which serve as a long-term fix. Planning ahead…
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Helped Change Colorado Agriculture
…when crossing over to what is now Colorado. The soil was even sandier than that in western Kansas, western Nebraska. Rivers were unnavigable. That all changed in the late 1800s…
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
…and calcium, understanding nutrient interactions is critical. Soil chemistry can influence how nutrients behave, sometimes limiting availability to crops. For example, excess calcium can tie up phosphorus in the soil,…
Role of Soil and Tissue Testing in Crop Nutrition Planning
…tissue testing, growers can develop more precise and effective crop nutrition strategies, ultimately improving yield and soil health. More information on soil health and testing methods can be found at…
Verdant Robotics Showcases Precision Sprayer at World Ag Expo
…year. The system, designed for high-density specialty crops, is lightweight to prevent soil compaction and operates at speeds of up to 10 acres per hour. Sibley emphasized the rapid return…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-10-25
…soil health. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in…
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
…emphasized the importance of data-driven decision-making for growers. Rogers highlighted that farmers should regularly pull soil and tissue samples to assess nutrient levels. By analyzing this data, growers can determine…
Valent Midwinter Strategies for Managing Pests and Weeds in Orchards
…of year. Burkdoll says Chateau (flumioxazin) is a popular choice due to its long-lasting activity in the soil. It may be tank mixed with other products for a broader spectrum…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…Almond Conference. Brett LeDuc, Climate Smart Habitat Manager, highlighted the program’s mission to enhance pollinator habitats and soil health in agricultural systems. “We give away free cover crops to growers,”…