…conservation approaches. Funding priorities for the fiscal year 2022 are climate-smart agricultural solutions, irrigation water management, nutrient management, and soil health. Projects developed under the On-Farm Trials program are based…
Addressing California Red Scale in the San Joaquin Valley
…on, Gautam encourages growers to provide information about their experience with red scale management this year. “Feedback will help me design what kind of research questions I need to answer…
Investment of More Than $14 Million to Support Ag Workforce Training
…at Land-grant Tribal Colleges and Minority-serving Institutions are intended to bolster the available labor pool. Collectively, the investments will increase the number of well-trained workers and also support the management…
Family Farm Living Expenses
…the Kansas Farm Management Association shows that farm family living expenses jumped 14 percent higher last year to an average of $82,000. It’s significantly higher than the previous high of…
Report Highlights Effects of Rising Labor Costs
…rising labor costs often cause producers to adjust their production and management practices to compensate for the changing cost structure. Short-term options to meet the labor needs on farms include…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…for a more suitable program for California producers. “We really encourage them to continue to expand the crop insurance program as really the one solid risk management tool we have…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Clean Now for A Successful Harvest Season Later
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, management practices implemented now can help ensure a more successful harvest season. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-11-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ag groups filing a petition over the ‘bees considered fish’ ruling, risk management…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, hull split is a critical time for pest management in almond orchards. The opening of the sutures creates the opportunity for…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Channel Keeps Industry Informed
…it means for water management,” Hillman noted. “It’s just interesting to hear from growers on these tools about cover crops and some of the information that’s out there.” Listen to…
Almond Matters: Good Application Coverage Critical to Effective Pest Management
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, a critical factor in effective pest management is achieving good application coverage. With hull split closing in, growers are busy getting…
APHIS Funding for New Pest Management Projects
…Management Projects Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues…
American Agri-Women Name 2022 Champion of Agriculture
…expansion funding. He has also worked to improve wildland management practices and forest regrowth and to help wildfire survivors rebuild. Congressman LaMalfa strongly supports private property rights and has supported legislation…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-14-22
…on the advances in Citrus Water Management workshop next week and West Nile Virus cases found in California why horse owners shouldn’t ignore it. Tune in to the show for…