…citing serious health risks associated with the material. The ban, effective immediately, is being enforced by the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association (CACASA), who have quickly informed local farmers…
New Report Released on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
…were inconsistent, especially in low-elevation areas, while higher elevations showed more potential. Factors like crop type, soil, and local flooding also influenced results. The report suggests that future water conservation…
North American Cattle Leaders Hold Joint Meeting
…“In addition to discussing international trade and animal health concerns, we’re also standing together to push back against lab-grown proteins.” The next meeting will be in San Antonio, Texas, in…
Almond Update: Ag Business Approaches to Overcome Challenges
…Athwal. “How do we do recharge? How do we bring in soil moisture monitoring? How do we bring in Dendrometers? How do we take advantage of grants at the state…
Quarantines Updated for Invasive Pests and Diseases
…and agricultural commissioners in both counties,” CDFA’s Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division Director, Victoria Hornbaker said in a press release. “Through this coordination, we’re incredibly proud to have…
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
…and almond hulls to control soil pests. A project awarded $401,090 in funding is set to explore using walnut compounds to manage soil nematodes in orchards. On the Alliance Grants…
Watermelon Production Progressing Well Despite Rough Start
Bryan Van Groningen, Vice-President of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, shared insight into the company’s watermelon production this year. Typically planted in March, the cool, wet…
Federal Food Administration Act Seeks to Reorganize Food Safety Oversight
…a new agency focused on food safety. This agency would be called the Federal Food Administration and would be established within the Department of Health and Human Services The agency…
On Farm Conservation Efforts to Be Measured by USDA
…what resources farmers may need to further protect the soil, water and related resources in their area,” NASS Pacific Regional Director Gary R. Keough said in a press release. NASS…
Lawsuits Against BLM Public Lands Rule
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council have filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over its “Conservation and Landscape Health” rule. They argue…
Almond Update: Prioritizing Nutrient Efficiency for Long-Term Success
…Staying on schedule with precision plant nutrition can help to ensure trees receive the right nutrients at the right time to prevent deficiencies and promote healthy growth. Palomino also said…
USDA Nutrition Hubs
…develop strategies for better health outcomes through improved nutrition. “We look at the relationship that we have with the USDA Nutrition Hub and we’re going to work to define a…
USDA Invests $4.5 Million to Build Network of Nutrition Hubs
…USDA’s broader efforts to enhance nutrition and diet-related health outcomes by offering personalized nutrition guidance and fostering research and education opportunities. This initiative is part of USDA’s broader effort, highlighted…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
…the world, Acadian Plant Health is an international leader in sustainable, science-based biological solutions for high-value as well as broad-acre crops. For more information about their biostimulant technology, visit AcadianPlantHealth-na.com….