…a headquarters in Oxnard, California, KBS also works with other insects. The company has a portfolio of predacious mites that can work within integrated pest management systems. Team members actively…
Weed Survey Asks Industry Members to Help Guide Research Priorities
Growers are being asked to participate in a weed survey to better understand industry priorities for weed management technologies. The short survey seeks to know current weed management approaches and…
Almond Matters: 2021 Crop Preparations
…weed pressure was pretty high.” Paying close attention to the weather will also be an important factor when making 2021 crop preparations. Burkdoll suggests making a preemergent application anytime between…
USDA Announces Key Changes to NEPA Procedures
…include additional tools and flexibilities for addressing land management issues. The changes are part of a broader effort to help better serve the American people. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…
Resistance-Breaking Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Continues to Spread
…issues for both fresh market ad processing tomatoes. Turini suggests taking an integrated management approach to the problem. A good sanitation program will help to address the vector of the…
Plans to Raise Shasta Dam Get Finalized by Trump Administration
…water management.” The plan to raise Shasta Dam three percent will increase storage capacity by more than 200 billion gallons, enough to support more than six million Californians annually. Shasta…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Groundwater Management Grants
Applications are being accepted for Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) grants. The final proposal solicitation package has been released for the Proposition 68 SGM Grant Program. A total of $26 million is…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-23-20
…Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighting recent trade wins and details on how to apply for Sustainable Groundwater Management grants. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 11-23-20
…Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighting recent trade wins and details on how to apply for Sustainable Groundwater Management grants now accepting applications. Tune into the show for these news stories,…
Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop Coming Up in December
…Advisors. The first workshop will cover topics which include drip irrigation in low desert cropping systems, new training resources for organic farming and pest management, and fusarium wilt of lettuce…
NRCS Reminds Farmers of Benefits Provided Through No-Till November
…health and overall crop performance. “California farmers look for no-till benefits wherever they can, and NRCS is here to help you evaluate benefits of different tillage management,” NRCS State Conservationist…
Virtual Events Proving Successful for Attendees and Exhibitors
…it provides broad spectrum and long-lasting disease control toward the later end of bloom,” said Kiss. “It’s a great rotation partner and resistance management tool. It’s quick rain fastness and…
Researchers Working to Evaluate Nematicides in Various Crops
Root knot nematodes are some of the most problematic nematodes for California growers. Management programs typically involve pre-plant soil fumigants as well as soil-applied nematicides. Work is being done looking…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 11-18-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories including researchers evaluating steam for weed and disease control, what’s…