…a central component of getting effective management of weeds. Clean berms and removal of leaves or leftover weeds will allow for better coverage and incorporation into the soil. Herbicide materials…
One of the Worst Powdery Mildew Years in Recent Memory
…factor was a significant amount of moisture at inopportune times in the season. Another complication was that many growers did not start the season with a strenuous management program. “Part…
Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands
…the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the other major federal land manager. The BLM issued its carbon storage policy in July 2022. (From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting) Listen…
Substantial Funding Increase Helps Boost RCPP Improvements
…employees and partners while providing flexibility for partners to leverage their investments efficiently. Key improvements include streamlining RCPP agreements for fiscal year 2023 awards, entrusting program management to State Conservationists,…
Nearly Double the Acreage for California Rice Farmers This Year
…got all that leftover grain. They’ve got weed seeds and they’ve got insects in those fields. So, all the wildlife that depends on rice is also having a really good…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
The Biden-Harris administration is taking steps to safeguard the Colorado River System amid ongoing drought and climate impacts. The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation released a revised plan…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…Agricultural Systems Management. “My biggest fear going into college was not being able to afford it. This scholarship lifted a huge weight off of my shoulders,” she said. The Tractor…
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
…is projected to be a critical aspect of California’s water management strategy. “Sites Reservoir promises to help us adjust to intensifying floods and droughts by storing water in big, wet…
Grower Participation Requested for Citrus Life Cycle Survey
…citrus industry. The goal of the project is to quantify the environmental impacts and benefits of citrus production, covering everything from water and electricity usage to grove management practices and…
Rebates Approach Offers Viable Solution for Addressing Groundwater Challenges
…program can be implemented successfully. The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency oversees the program, landowners facilitate projects, and a third-party certifier helps assess and monitor the projects. Over 25 years,…
Confirmed Finds of Carpophilus Truncatus in Almonds and Pistachios
…for several years now. Associate Cooperative Extension specialist in the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside, Houston Wilson said Australians’ experience with the pest will be helpful in formulating management…
More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued determinations on groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) for 17 non-critically overdrafted basins. Guided by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), the DWR evaluates…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…losses to crops, trees, bushes, and vines and will be delivered through a streamlined two-track process to reduce paperwork and encourage producer participation in risk management programs. “In our continued…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-26-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers CDFA funding a CAPCA sustainable pest management project, muddy definitions in the Clean…