Glyphosate, Chlorphyriphos, and Dicamba are three widely used pest management tools in California agriculture. Recently, all three chemicals have received backlash stretching from lawsuits and regulations to companies announcing the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 02-21-20
…water, the barriers for cover crop adoption and get the details on an upcoming small farm conference. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Almond Matters: Getting Started on Fertility Management
…with their fertility management plans. Maintaining appropriate nitrogen levels in the orchard is going to play a pivotal role in crop development. “It’s always good to have a plan and…
What is Salsify, and Why You Should Grow it
…root vegetables, it’s a reliable crop, although you have to have some patience to make it happen. Salsify comes in two types: black and white. Black salsify has smooth, nearly…
Safe to Use as Directed: Understanding Glyphosate Myths
…Medical Affairs Lead for Bayer Crop Science. “This has been looked at by regulatory agencies all over the world.” Dunn speaking to winegrape growers and pest control advisors in Monterey….
California Prune Industry Excited for Busy Year
The California prune industry is optimistic that 2020 will be a good year for production. Reports indicate that it will be a strong crop this year, with good yields and…
New Test Identifies Poisonous Mushrooms
…Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also contributed to this project. This research was published in the journal Toxins. Source: Agricultural Research Service Sponsored Content Let’s…
Growing the Golden Child of the Vegetable World
…to mature and grow large enough for harvest to be worthwhile. Exposure to frost is recommended to ensure the sweetest, tastiest root. Wait until frost before pulling your crop. I’m…
Cover Cropping in Almond Orchards Shows Promise
…an indirect result of the cover crop that was planted due to the soil compaction, but it still highlights the potential that cover crops present. Establishing a cover crop can…
Emma Chow Recognized for Conservation Excellence
…Her job as a district conservationist has given her a wide array of experiences with vineyards, orchards, forestland, organics, urban farming and other specialty crops in Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, Napa,…
2020 World Ag Expo Opens with AFBF President Zippy Duvall
…Brian German interviewing John Deere about yield map technology for specialty crop growers. AgNet West’s Danielle Leal interviewing CFBF President Jamie Johansson at World Ag Expo 2020 Heavy traffic at…
AFBF Urges Improvements to Hemp Regulation
…(DEA). The USDA requires that THC testing be performed by one of the 4 DEA-certified facilities located in 22 states. With the significant interest in the crop, there is concern…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
(USDA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. A pilot hemp insurance program through Multi-Peril Crop…
Nufarm Will Soon Market Goal 2XL and GoalTender Herbicides
…Nufarm in September 2020. The Goal brands are a logical expansion of Nufarm’s specialty crop herbicide portfolio, which the company plans to strengthen to support the needs of its US…