…volunteer, donate and more. In San Bernardino County, UC Cooperative Extension is offering online classes twice a week on topics including growing food, sustainable landscaping, composting and pest management. For…
Critical Timing for Vine Mealybug Management
Temperatures are beginning to warm up and the season is reaching a crucial point for growers planning their vine mealybug management approach. Infestation can occur fairly rapidly because of their…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
After significant market changes related to COVID-19, milk dumping is being reported by dairy producers throughout the country. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is now taking action to reduce some…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-10-20
…it’s a critical time for vine mealybug management. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored…
Still Time to Apply for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
…challenges presented by the coronavirus, CDFA extended the grant application deadline to Monday, April 27. The Dairy Digester Research and Development Program and the Alternative Manure Management Program are funded…
Almond Update: Maximizing Yields and Sustainability from Start to Finish
…growing is to not focus on hitting home runs but instead have constant attention on management to help them avoid making outs. Listen to Niederholzer’s full interview. Almond Update: 04.09.2020…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
…will be working on the project for a period of five years. “We’ll have five orchards that will implement a full whole orchard system management regarding soil health; so everything…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…does not go further in restricting water pumping, and farm groups and state water agencies are dissatisfied by DWR’s approach to water management. “The SWC and its member agencies do…
Perennials that Will Have a Big Impact on Your Garden
…stems that can tower over your garden. Grow Oriental Lilies for a colorful and fragrant living screen. Attract butterflies to your garden with Joe Pye weed. It’s a tough-as-nails perennial…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Preparation
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, with temperatures forecasted to rise again growers will want to be ready with their pest management preparation. Manager of Field Development…
Request for Increased USDA Funding to Address Pandemic Shortfalls
…Management and Budget, Russ Vought said in a letter that the increased USDA funding is necessary to cover the rising costs of department administration caused by COVID-19 concerns. “With the…
Samples Needed to Help ‘Stop the Rot’ Project
…bacterial pathogens to create molecular diagnostic tools and use industry feedback for the development of trials for evaluating and optimizing management strategies. Growers that suspect they may have a bacterial…
Sivanto Applications Showing Strong Results for Growers
…well.” SIVANTO MANAGES SUGARCANE APHID PRESSURE Sugarcane aphid became a significant problem for sorghum producers in 2016, as more broad-spectrum insecticides were proving to be ineffective. Agronomy and Nutrient Management…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
…Management Advisor for Fresno, Kings and Tulare Counties. “We do have a lot of crops on the dairy farm, like alfalfa and corn for instance, that are not going to…