…an agricultural field. Also, individuals who own farmland under a different legal entity operating the farm now may be eligible for loans administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Producers…
Raising the Bar; How Protecting You From Pesticides Has Changed
…vigilance that commissioners show towards fumigants. Today, you are likely to find them trudging all over fields early in the morning, with copies of permits and other documents in hand….
USDA Helps Deliver the Latest in Innovative Agricultural Methods to Small, Socially Disadvantaged Agricultural Producers
…management and whole-farm planning. SCF-Organic Farms, LTD – $200,000 grant; To complete an organic farming progress study, conduct on-farm pest management workshops and conduct on-farm land preparation demonstrations for socially…
California Crop Weather
…danger remained high across the state. Sheep grazed on idle fields and alfalfa fields. Some bees were working melon and squash fields. Read the full California Crop Report here. (.pdf)…
USDA to Collect Data on Chemicals Applied to Vegetables
…produce a safe, high-quality food supply,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the NASS Pacific Regional Field Office. “The data will help support the policies and programs that protect the health…
NRCS Selects California Projects for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…will receive $73,000 to develop, field-test and demonstrate the use of an electronically available teaching and learning (eLearning) system as an innovative approach to conservation-practice adoption and nutrient management implementation….
Leopold Conservation Award Finalists Announced
…on-site for field irrigation. Kautz Farms steadfastly advocates for California agriculture and agriculture education. Hear from past recipients: Craig McNamara, Sierra Orchards Jill Giacomini-Basch, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company The…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…work on an energy recovery system that field tests show could reduce energy consumption in poultry houses by 40-50 percent. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University will receive almost $382,000…
9/11 Memorial Plaza at CA State Fairgrounds to Open for Sept. 11 Anniversary
…and memorials to American Airlines Flight 77–which crashed into the Pentagon–and United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Construction of the Cal Expo memorial began a…
CDFA: Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…populations. These fields will be monitored for BLH counts and Russian thistle development for potential fall treatments. Mapping of fallow fields will continue with additions and subtractions as the fall…
Program Opens Teens’ Eyes to Entire Industry
…gives high school students a chance to learn about the agriculture industry hands-on and one of it’s focuses shows students there is more to agriculture than being in the field….
EPA Finally Hands Over Maps Detailing the Extent of their WOTUS Proposal
…why the Agency used taxpayer resources to have these materials created.” Knowledge of the maps came as the Committee was doing research in preparation for a hearing regarding the proposed…
HLB Funding Showing Results
…of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation Dr. Harold Browning spoke about how well integrated funding is expediting the process of seeing relief in the field. Dr. Browning agreed with…
USDA To Measure Small Grain Production
…agriculture in the Pacific Region, and it is crucial for us to have accurate data about this key sector,” said Vic Tolomeo, Director of the Pacific Regional Field Office. “We…