…are categorized as such because they don’t involve synthetic chemicals. Organic weed control methods involve mechanical and biological controls. Ingredients used in organic pest-control concoctions are typically naturally derived. When…
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
…groundwater recharge, installation of pressurized irrigation systems, installation of solar generation systems, and irrigation technologies for energy efficiency,” said Cameron. “Our diversified farming practices encourage our biological systems to be…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the recent updated biological opinions impacting water management south…
Replacing Outdated Science Provides for Better Water Management
…new biological opinions will offer a more refined method of balancing environmental protection and the need for better access to water. “The new biological opinions replace a set that have…
Officials Praise New Biological Opinions for the SWP and CVP
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service have released new biological opinions that will have a significant impact on the administration of California water supplies. The…
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
…2015 plans. In April, Western Watersheds Project, WildEarth Guardians, Center for Biological Diversity, and Prairie Hills Audubon Society filed suit against the BLM and moved for preliminary injunction. Today, Judge…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
…Workers Defense Act of 2019 known as SB 1, would have solidified the use of outdated biological opinions when determining restrictions for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The legislation was also…
Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature
…Pro Tem Toni Atkins from San Diego, the legislation will forgo the consideration of any new biological opinions in favor of the biological opinions conducted approximately a decade ago. Environmental…
Environmental Groups Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
…unoccupied critical habitat will now be required to have at least one physical or biological feature necessary to conserve the species. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, approximately…
Evaluating the Potential of Beneficial Ants in Agricultural Production
…are beneficial to the soil,” said Sankovitz. In places such as Asia and Australia beneficial ants are actually cultivated as biological control agents to allow for better production of citrus. …
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…natural enemy. Charles Pickett, the California Department of Food and Agriculture biological control scientist, shared a mounted sample of a Samurai wasp from Asia, Trissolcas japonicus, which lays its eggs in…
Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management
…to detect biological threats to the nation’s food animals, thus protecting animal health, public health, and the nation’s food supply. Additional information about NAHLN is available on the APHIS NAHLN…
Easy Way to Rid Your Plants of Spider Mites
…of biological pest control on common gorse, a noxious weed. In the event of a heavy infestation on a small plant, you might be better off discarding the plant altogether….
Optimism for Adopting Voluntary Approach to California’s Water Goals
…Public Health, and Workers Defense Act of 2019. Wade explained that SB-1 would codify in California some of the federal regulations such as the 2008 and 2009 biological opinions. “It…