…can make recommendations and improvements to scouting and spraying. Several presentations also looked at conventional pest management, with some focusing on brown marmorated stink bug, as well as navel orangeworm….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-05-19
…California agriculture into the future, improving nutrient management across the state and the Almond Alliance of California’s 2019 Champion of the Year. Tune in to the show for these news…
Improving Nutrient Management in California
…days of discussions on research as well as practical applications of best management practices. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross highlighted some of the progress made in improving overall nutrient management in…
Incubator Farm to Help Develop New Agronomic Strategies
…looking at the trees. Attendees looking at the Netafim system that applies the products. “It is a matter of being able to identify our best management practices for nutrient use…
74th Annual CARCD Conference to Highlight Timely Issues
…health, water management, and improving the relevance and visibility of RCD’s. The CARCD conference also celebrates the longstanding partnership between RCD’s and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service. Student finalists…
Rice Weed Survey to Better Understand Recent Weed Pressures
…want to have a better historical record going forward of all the weeds that we have in rice country and where they’re all located.” Some of the new weed species…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…followed through,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a video announcement. “USDA has also worked to provide licensed growers access to loans and risk management products available for…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…Whole Orchard Recycling practice into its Healthy Soils Incentives Program. This management practice will be in addition to the current 26 management practices allowed under the Healthy Soils Incentives Program….
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…(DDRDP) and the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP). Collectively, the projects are expected to reduce GHG levels by nearly 790,00 metric tons on an annual basis. When also considering then…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent updated biological opinions impacting water management south…
Stopping Weeds from Taking Over Your Garden
Cathy Isom gives you several tried and true methods on how to stop weeds from taking over your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Stopping Weeds from…
Replacing Outdated Science Provides for Better Water Management
The latest biological opinions that were released will provide for an updated approach to water management in relation to state and federal water projects. Using the latest scientific information, the…
Tips for Growing Baby Vegetables Successfully
…or organic liquid fertilizer to ensure your baby veggies stay healthy. Weed carefully without disturbing delicate plant roots. Protect from cold and wind. Offer shade in extreme heat. Buy in…
Officials Praise New Biological Opinions for the SWP and CVP
…salmon and Delta smelt populations.” The latest proposal includes habitat management measures in the Delta as well as entrainment management related to water exports in the South Delta. Regional Director…