…weed suppression using cover crops and another episode of the Agronomic Minute. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Grape Growers Facing Odd Year for Disease Pressures
…into vineyards. There has been a strong grower sentiment of feeling behind this season, with abnormal weather impacting average timing for disease management approaches. “Trying to time things to get…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-30-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the concerns over DPR’s sustainable pest management program, the ag industry still facing…
Substantial Increase for Central Valley Project Water Allocations
…Executive Director of the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority, Federico Barajas said in a news release. “The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act requires more sustainable conjunctive use – but we…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers monitoring for leaffooted bug management critical for springtime, large amounts of dairy feed…
Almond Matters: Taking Care of Perennial Grasses in Orchards
…Burkdoll. Getting ahead of perennial grasses will be the most effective approach for management. Once weeds are established and growing, obtaining control can be more difficult. As soils dry out,…
Shift in Leaffooted Bug Species Impacting California Almonds
…be critical for management efforts. The pest feeds on a variety of different crops which can make management particularly difficult as it migrates between different food sources. “In the laboratory,…
Almond Matters: Waterlogged Orchards Likely to See Heavy Disease Pressures
…altered management practices. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said that disease pressures will likely be high this year based on damp conditions. Growers will want to…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-21-23
…on pest management might not pay off in the end and the role of the California Cattlewomen organization. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Concerns for the Future of Pest Management in California
…Pest Management Roadmap for California that was released earlier in the year. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom said the move towards more…
Ag Order 4.0 Could Double Central Coast Cover Cropping
…want to make sure that growers know when they plant the seed, how many seeds they’re planting per acre, and what density is needed for weed suppression,” Brennan noted. “These…
Newsom to Allow Easier Floodwater Capture for Groundwater Recharge
…in relation to flood management and groundwater recharge. The suspension of certain permitting requirements will allow for more groundwater recharge on agricultural lands. However, there are certain limitations to capturing…
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…installing buffer strips, or implementing ecologically-based pest management approaches are all considered CSP enhancements. CSP practices can also help producers to improve soil health and protect water quality. Other activities…
Almond Update: Staying Efficient with Nitrogen Plans
…also do it in May and June.” The resources from ABC can serve as a framework for nitrogen management. However, individual management plans should be developed to address particular orchard…