Researchers are asking for assistance from industry members as they investigate citrus thrips. The pest populations have been known to rapidly develop resistance to management materials. Thrips can cause issues…
U.S. Forest Service Hosting Week of Invasive Pest Webinars Beginning Today
…are scheduled to being at 12:30 p.m. The SCIENCEx webinar series brings together scientists and land management experts to provide insight on the best practices to address natural resource challenges across the…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…delicate membrane wings, it can fly hundreds, even thousands of miles across brutal deserts and high mountains. But it cannot survive without milkweed. They need flowers for nectar but Milkweed…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
…interested in making the application are encouraged to visit their Honey Bee Best Management Practices. The BMP’s can be found at almonds.com under the grower’s tools section. ABC also has a Quick…
Fusarium Falciforme: Emerging Problem for California Tomatoes
…data, the pathogen has been documented in over 100 fields across California. While there are no known management tools available at the moment, some progress has been made looking at…
NASDA Seeks More Flexibility for Specialty Crop Block Grants
…the letter. “NASDA is seeking the assistance of your office in securing additional flexibilities from both USDA and the Office of Management and Budget to enable these funds to be…
Registration Open for Inaugural Soil Health Innovations Conference
…around the country. Conversations will focus on emerging technologies, soil science, and best practices in soil management. Speakers and panels will be live-streamed and the virtual halls for exhibitors and…
USDA Measuring Financial Well-Being of California Farmers and Ranchers
…Resource Management Survey. Information about farm economics and production practices will be collected with a goal of obtaining the most accurate data possible. More than 30,000 producers nationwide will be…
Autonomous Weeders Showing Promise in Lettuce Fields
Research evaluating the value of autonomous weeders is yielding positive results in Salinas Valley. The weeders were deployed in lettuce fields and were judged on their ability to address weeds…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 02-08-21
…and the benefits of engaging with the national trust protocol, nutrient management project funding, and the details on the AgSafe Conference which begins next week. Tune in to the show for…
More Than $2 Million Awarded for Nutrient Management Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded more than $2 million for nutrient management projects. CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is awarding $2.18 million dollars…
Citrus Survey Part of Larger Ongoing Research Project
…are primarily interested in how industry members make management decisions and what types of information they base their decisions on. The survey is part of a broader project funded by…
Budget Proposal Highlights Climate Resiliency as A Major Priority
…sustainable practices. “The budget capitalizes the Climate Catalyst Fund with core funding to support climate smart agriculture, market-based forest management investments, and zero-emission vehicle infrastructure,” said Kate Gordon, Director of…
Supplemental CFAP Payments Stalled with Biden’s Regulatory Freeze
…of food and agriculture during the coronavirus pandemic, including by ensuring producers have access to the capital, risk management tools, disaster assistance, and other federal resources,” the notice states. The…