A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, snowy and cold or dry and …
Brown Administration Opposes Federal Drought Legislation
Writing on behalf of the State of California, California Natural Resources Agency Secretary John Laird today issued a formal opposition letter to HR5781. The text of the letter is pasted …
Secretary Ross Signs Landmark Agreement with Mexican Ministry of Agriculture to Enhance Trade
From CFA “Planting Seeds” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross signed a cooperative agreement today with officials from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) in Mexico City. …
Making Biochar Even More Beneficial
It’s beneficial for a grower to use the agriculture trimmings from their own orchard when making biochar from a conservation burn.
Importance of Soil History
Checking the history of newly purchased land could save some heartache down the line.
Problems With Rotating Crops
Research is showing that rotating crops, especially fruit crops, has a higher chance of developing replant disorder.
Clean Burns Can Benefit Soils
Burning agricultural waste cleaner has another benefit than just being environmentally friendly.
LBAM Quarantine Boundary Change
The LBAM Quarantine Boundary has changed in the following grid(s): Ukiah/Mendocino County | Grid #132 The last light brown apple moth (LBAM) in Ukiah 2014 quarantine area was detected on …
USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015
Today, USDA joins nations from across the globe to kick off the International Year of Soils, an effort to highlight the importance of soil in everyday life. Under Secretary for …
Agri View: Up-Up-Up
Everett Griner talks about wide price increases effecting everything in today’s Agri View. Up-Up-Up
USDA Announces Support for Producers of Advanced Biofuel
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is making $5.6 million in grants to 220 producers across the nation to support the production of advanced biofuels, and is awarding …
Agri View: Small Problems
Everett Griner talks about small problem-makers for farmers in today’s Agri View. Small Problems
Temperatures Creating Environment for Psyllid
Researchers have reported that pest management has and will become more challenging due to warmer temperatures from climate change.
Agri View: Fact or Fiction
Everett Griner talks about Global Warming continuing to be questioned in today’s Agri View. Fact or Fiction