…and limit the spread and impact of the weed. Managing Director of the California Tomato Research Institute, Zach Bagley said there has been increased focus on the quarantine pest since…
Agronomic Minute: New Integrated Program to Help Improve Production
…of trials, achieving positive results in weed and pest control in crops including grapes, apples, and wheat. Walnut growers have also found the program to be helpful in addressing issues…
Automated Weeder Technology Advancing at Right Time, Given Labor Availability
…Crop and Weed Science Farm Advisor for the Central Coast region, Richard Smith said the lack of available workers has made automated weeders more of a necessity in some cases….
New Unique FRAC Group 3 Fungicide Available for California Crops
A new FRAC Group 3 fungicide was recently approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, giving growers another option for disease management. BASF Technical Service Representative Dr. Kevin Caffrey…
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
…is produced using practices which sequester carbon or reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Applicable practices include cover cropping, manure management, enhanced efficiency fertilizers, soil amendments such as biochar, and nutrient management….
Almond Update: Communication Key to Getting Most Out of Honeybees During Bloom
…legal responsibility that they have and BeeWhere is software that the Almond Board among many others has invested in to make that process easy.” ABC has a Honeybee Best Management…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Almonds from Bacterial Blast
…The bactericide is most effective when applied at early shoot emergence. Adaskaveg added that it can easily be added into existing disease management programs and that the material is very…
Cevya Fungicide Combats Disease in Variety of California Crops
…fit a broad spectrum of diseases you have and is really going to complement Merivon and your current other offerings to be a full complex disease management tool for California growers.”…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…provide the best service we can,” said Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). “These unique times call for everyone to be cautious and as flexible as possible,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-31-22
…cover crops are presenting a more long-term approach to effective weed management, and the White House is under fire for their lack of trade efforts. Tune in to the show…
Cover Crops Demonstrating Success in Combatting Morning Glory
…the grower was implementing, weed pressure was substantially lower in the field with the cover crop. On top of keeping weeds under control, Crum explained that cover crops provide “the…
Pesticide Levels in Food Found to Be Low Once Again in Latest Report
…agricultural practices and to implement USDA’s Integrated Pest Management objectives. USDA also works with U.S. growers to improve agricultural practices and to facilitate the adoption of integrated pest management techniques,…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…Management Plan violations found during the inspection. In New Orleans’ Gordon Plaza neighborhood, Administrator Regan heard from residents about the impacts of living in the affordable housing development built on…
WETA Program Application Window Extended to February 3
…operations for on-farm water and energy use efficiency and nutrient management. Resource conservation districts, non-profit organizations, higher-education institutions, and California and federally-recognized tribes are eligible to receive up to $500,000…