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Texas Field Reports: Arctic Conditions Deliver Frigid Blow Feb 18, 2021
Arctic weather conditions that blanketed the state with snow, ice and frigid temperatures is damaging Texas agriculture crops in a historic way, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. The extent […]
California: Syngenta’s Aprovia Top Fungicide Gains State Registration Oct 21, 2020
Aprovia Top fungicide from Syngenta, a broad-spectrum disease control tool containing two highly efficacious active ingredients, recently was approved for use in California. Aprovia Top delivers a potent combination to […]
Robots Help Fight Powdery Mildew with UV Lights Jun 8, 2020
Robots fitted with ultraviolet light lamps that roam vineyards at night are proving effective at killing powdery mildew, a devastating pathogen for many crops, including grapes. Researchers at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, […]
California’s Strict Air Quality Regulations Help Farmers Prosper, Study Finds Mar 18, 2020
Farmers in California’s Central Valley are not known for their love of government regulations, but those same growers have seen a boost in the productivity of their high-value crops – […]
Trade Aid: Last Payment Sent, Check Your Bank – DTN Feb 5, 2020
Farmers should see the third and final round of Market Facilitation Program payments in the bank by the end of the week, USDA announced in a news release on Monday. […]
Texas Field Reports: Wine Grape Quality Above Average Despite Challenges Aug 6, 2019
A challenging year for vineyards could culminate with exceptional 2019 wines from Texas wine grapes, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Michael Cook, AgriLife Extension viticulture program specialist, […]
Tree Crops: July Events Focus On Early Problem Detection Technology Jun 27, 2019
Citrus, nut, and grape growers will receive information on early-stage problem detection technology and its place in managing tree-crop yields during four California sessions in July. Bakersfield, Fresno, Paso Robles, […]
California: Spotted Lantern Fly – Looking For An Ally Before It Hits Key Crops Jun 18, 2019
UC Riverside is testing whether a sesame seed-sized wasp can control a pest that could seriously damage California crops including wine, walnuts, and avocados. The pest, a sap-sucking spotted lantern […]
Chlorpyrifos Insecticide: California Moves to Ban it – DTN May 10, 2019
California regulators are moving to cancel chlorpyrifos registrations in the latest of a series of moves targeting a key insecticide used by farmers. The California Environmental Protection Agency announced in […]
Texas Field Reports: Fruit Crop Looks Good Following Freeze Apr 2, 2019
Texas fruit crops appear set for a good year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Dr. Larry Stein, AgriLife Extension fruit specialist, Uvalde, said crops like peaches, […]
