…impact on production decisions. Nationwide, 96 percent of soybean farms, 91 percent of corn farms, and 66 percent of wheat farms elected the ARC-County coverage option. Ninety-nine percent of long…
Asian Citrus Psyllids Detected in Kern County
…All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased tree will decline…
USDA Invests in Locally-Led Conservation Projects Through New Regional Conservation Partnership Program
…and manpower in projects to maximize their impact. In its first two years, RCPP has energized local-state-federal partnerships and is creating new opportunities for innovation that reap benefits for individuals…
Hard Work Saves Bird from Endangered List
Cathy Isom tells us about the efforts that saved an important bird from the endangered list – and the work that still needs to be done. Endangered Bird…
Guava Fruit Fly Eradicated from Long Beach Area of Los Angeles County
…supply plentiful, safe and pest-free. If residents suspect an invasive species infestation, they are encouraged to call the CDFA Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899 or contact their local county agricultural commissioner….
California livestock marketers attend LMA D.C.
…matter to the livestock marketing industry. Discussion centered on the long-term need to update Packers and Stockyards Act requirements and LMA’s current efforts to develop an collaborative, industry-based solution and…
Governor Signs CFBF-Endorsed Bill to Streamline Groundwater Adjudication
…Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), a historic measure which regulated groundwater in California. At the time, adjudication was considered too complex to address as part of SGMA. “Streamlining the process for…
Hard Work Saves One Important Bird from Endangered Species List
…brink of being put on the endangered species list. Gary Crawford says it took years of work to do it. Hard Work Saves One Important Bird from Endangered Species List…
El Nino and Drought Could Deliver a One-Two Punch to Unprotected Soils
…to cycle nutrients. NRCS planners can help growers select the best species mix for their crop and their purposes, says Chessman. But even if it’s just a single species of…
Judge Orders Nationwide Stay of WOTUS Rule
…comply with the Supreme Court’s instructions in previous Clean Water Act cases and that the agency’s actions in the rulemaking process, to which NPPC objected at the outset, are “facially…
“Congress Will Thoroughly Review TPP” – McCarthy
…Act that set out specific negotiating parameters and increased Congressional oversight measures. As we review the agreement just finalized, I will be looking to see if it is a strong…
Statement by the President on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
…of Communications: FACT SHEET: How the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Boosts Made in America Exports, Supports Higher-Paying American Jobs, and Protects American Workers Today, the United States reached agreement with its…
Food and Agriculture Board to Discuss Land Subsidence, Groundwater Management
…recommendations to reduce the rate of sinking and reduce risks to infrastructure. The Governor has also signed historic legislation, including the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, to establish a new structure…
Meat Price Reporting Bill Sent To President
…report. “Livestock producers are dependent on mandatory price reports for making informed decisions about transactions,” Prestage said. “The president’s timely action on the five-year reauthorization bill will ensure the reports…