The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) was one of many organizations that held seminars at the AgSafe Annual Conference, Activate 19 in late February. Three speakers touched on new updates …
Study Clarifies U.S. Beef’s Resource Use and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A fuller picture is emerging of the environmental footprint of beef in the United States. An Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-led team has completed a comprehensive life-cycle analysis quantifying the resource …
Progress in Combating Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
While no glassy-winged sharpshooter infestations were found in any new areas of the state last year, the Pierce’s Disease Control Program continued performing urban treatments in infested areas of Fresno, …
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating $16 million to California as part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, and threat …
Petition for New Air Quality Standards Related to Wildfire Smoke
A recently submitted petition addressing air quality standards related to wildfires is currently working its way through the administrative process. The Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board will have six …
NRCS Seeks Input on Conservation Priorities for California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California will hold a State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting on March 28, 2019. The STAC is invited to recommend natural resource …
Keeping the Carbon Footprint of Livestock in Perspective
The proposal of the Green New Deal has once again put the animal agriculture industry back into the spotlight in relation to its environmental impact. The proposed legislation looks to …
California Producers Win Prestigious Conservation Award
Well-known Rominger Brothers Farms got national recognition for their ongoing conservation efforts. The Yolo County Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office submitted the family for consideration of the National Conservation …
Farm Bureau to USDA: New Regulations Must Protect Both Farmland and Wetland
As the Agriculture Department moves forward with Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation regulations, the department must ensure its new Interim Rule balances the benefits for both farmland and wetland, …
Slight Broomrape Resurgence Over Last Decade
There has been an uptick in reports of the broomrape weed in California. Retired Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Gene Miyao reminded growers at the 2019 Northern San Joaquin Valley Processing Tomato meeting that Broomrape …
Two CA Congressmen Reintroduce 2019 Flood Insurance For Farmers Act
The Flood Insurance for Farmers Act was reintroduced this week by Congressmen John Garamendi and Doug LaMalfa. The act will provide farmers with discounted rates for flood insurance under the …
Sustainability Concerns More Than Just the Environment
The concept of sustainability in agricultural production goes beyond strictly environmental concerns. While sustainable ag practices often result in better overall conditions for the surrounding environment, those practices also help …
USDA Seeking Public Input on Wetland Determination Guidance
Public comment period for wetland conservation compliance rule open through February 5 Farmers are reminded that updated guidelines for wetland determinations are posted and available for public input. The U.S. …
Weed Identification Tools and Tips
Identifying what type of weeds are showing up on a farming operation is the most important step in formulating a management strategy. When a new type of weed begins to …