…herbicide options for rice growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-31-24
…a conservation program for rice growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
As the hulls split open in preparation for shaking, drying and harvesting, growers should keep the threat of fire ants in mind. Protein-feeding ants have the ability to quickly damage…
Nearly $28 Million in RAPP Funding Going to California Groups
…Board is receiving $4.2 million. The largest awards for California-based groups include the California Walnut Commission at $7 million and Blue Diamond Growers/Almond Board of California at $10 million. The…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
…10. Work will continue to try and address some of the market challenges that growers have been navigating in recent years. “We’re doing everything that we can at the Almond…
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
Growers and crop care professionals are being asked to participate in a biologicals survey. Extension Entomologist and Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University, Surendra Dara put…
Almond Matters: Early Summer Pest Management in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., as early summer arrives, growers are ramping up their pest management efforts. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…“Large-scale availability of organic seed continues to be a problem and doesn’t seem to be resolving anytime soon,” Rangarajan said, “This hurts growers because they are forced to grow seeds…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights some new tools for California rice growers this season and an update on…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-15-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the emergency proclamations for San Joaquin Valley tomato growers and the initial findings…
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
…forecast for the 2024 almond crop is based on a survey of 500 almond growers from April 19 to May 5. Favorable weather conditions during the first half of the…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign with Quick Tips to Keep Pollinators Safe
The BeSure! Campaign from the Growing Matters coalition helps growers protect bees and other wildlife. Today we’re talking with Shine Taylor, Field Development Representative with Gowan Company, who gives some…
Farmers Making Fewer Changes
…concerns about short-term prospects and long-term finances. Fertilizer remains the primary focus for adjustments despite more moderate prices. Fifty-two percent of growers purchased fertilizer early, marking a decrease of seven…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Applications
…and applications will be accepted through August 31. Maldonado said they strive to get the seed delivered to growers well before October 1. “That’s just because that sweet spot is…