Crop Management

Governor Newsom signs order to support ongoing Central Valley flood response

Amid ongoing flood impacts in the Central Valley, the state is extending flood diversion flexibilities implemented for the Tulare Lake Basin to the San Joaquin River Basin as the latter faces increase... more »

MSU offers free ag drone training course

Michigan State University (MSU) is offering free drone training for individuals in the Michigan agricultural industry. The course, offered through MSU’s Department of Geography, Environment and S... more »

Worms to the rescue

These silent laborers promote soil health, lessen pests and disease ... more »

Balchem wins organic foliar registrations for tree nuts

Balchem Plant Nutrition has received registration for two organic foliar products that can aid growers of organic tree nuts, fruit and vegetables. The new product combinations provide convenient an... more »

USDA forecasts smaller 2023 almond crop

This year's forecasted almond yield is expected to be the lowest since 2004. more »

Pest management and tech

FlightSensor monitors insects through AI ... more »

USDA’s Agricultural Research Service honors Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris

Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris, a research entomologist with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, is being honored as a finalist for a 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal (the Sammies) as an ... more »

RaboResearch report shows lift for tree nut prices

The RaboResearch report cites a drop in input prices, a better water outlook in California and improved logistics. Tree nut prices, pushed downward due to elevated inventories, are seeing a much-neede... more »