An award for dairy producers returns this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program Excellence Awards are back for a…
Groups Pushing for Passage of Shipping Reform Implementation Act
…using Chinese state-sponsored software. The FMC can now investigate foreign shipping exchanges like the Shanghai Shipping Exchange to prevent improper business practices. A report from Supply Management says the sponsoring…
Week in Review: WOTUS Reined In & Fewer INSV Issues Than Last Year
…part of the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap released by DPR back in January. Incorporating information from grower input, the cost study provides information on a hypothetical farm with 1,000 acres…
State Auditor Points Out Inadequacies with California Water Management
A recent report highlights a multitude of shortfalls in California water management. An audit was conducted on the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the State Water Resources Control Board…
Cost of Production Study Updated for Delta Rice
A new cost of production study was recently published looking at Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta rice. Delta Crops Resource Management Farm Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension, Michelle Leinfelder-Miles said an updated…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers chickweed management in herbicide-resistant areas, researching a systems approach for addressing export pest…
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Awarded by DPR
Sustainable pest management grants have been awarded by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). The grant awards are intended to further efforts as part of the Sustainable Pest Management…
NRCS Investing $8 Million in Carbon Monitoring Efforts
…Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “Soil health management practices and activities are a tremendous part of our strategy when it comes to climate-smart agriculture and forestry.” American…
USDA Seeking Feedback on Prevented Planting Coverage
…several different prevented planting topics. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is organizing a series of listening sessions as part of outreach efforts to garner industry feedback. “We truly care what…
Chickweed Management Questions Raised by Resistance Concerns
Herbicide resistance within small grain crops has been confirmed for common chickweed. Researchers have found that chickweed populations are demonstrating resistance to ALS-inhibitors. Additionally, chickweed management in alfalfa is also…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-17-23
…allocation, best management practices for citrus thrips and the most recent crop progress and conditions report. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
More Elected Officials Concerned About Lack of AM Radio in New Cars
…of Wisconsin and Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey sent a bipartisan letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the future of AM radio in new vehicles. They expressed…
Best Management Practices for Managing Citrus Thrips
…management. Although they do not completely control them,” said Gautam. “Thrips are more of an outside canopy pest. So, focus on outside coverage and only treat when needed.” Gautam said…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…agencies roll up our sleeves to coordinate and communicate what is needed,” DWR Deputy Director of Groundwater Management, Paul Gosselin said in a news release. “Based on feedback from local…