…gas emissions (GHGs) from dairy manure. Financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters comes from the state’s cap-and-trade program for combating climate change. Through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund,…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…a monthly basis and do not reflect final production estimates. Late summer and fall harvests may change these estimates considerably. The next production forecast will be issued August 12, 2015….
Possible Change in Walnut Scale Management
The documented connection between walnut scale and botryosphaeria means growers might want to treat scale populations more aggressively. Walnut Scale Recommendations Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says studies have…
Pest Pressure Increase with Drip Irrigation
…California plum producers are seeing high gopher damage this year. He says a change is irrigation efficiency has done away with some anti-gopher practices. Niederholzer says growers will need to…
Agri View: Still Unsure
Everett Griner talks about climate change issues in today’s Agri View. Still Unsure…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…natural resource systems to cope with recurring drought and changing climate patterns.” The Resilient Lands and Waters initiative is a key part of the Obama Administration’s Climate and Natural Resources…
The Western View: COOL Repeal
…Second, are we really going to change a U.S. law at the demand of the WTO? Third, do you really think COOL has nothing to do with food safety? And,…
USDA Updates Department Policy for Climate Change Adaptation
…and Resilience. The regulation can be found at:www.usda.gov/oce/climate_change/adaptation.htm. For more information on USDA’s Climate Change activities, please visit: www.usda.gov/oce/climate_change/index.htm. This policy supersedes and replaces Department Regulation 1070-001 June 3, 2011….
Social Media Water Campaign #MoreDamStorage
…put the businesses of the people of California above their re-election efforts and, for a change, focus on a real crisis and it’s solutions… the immediate expansion and construction of…
Westlands Urges Reclamation to Comply With ESA Regarding Releases to the Trinity River
…Sacramento River and supplying water to farmers. Despite language in the record of decision that annual flow volumes “may not be changed,” in 2012, 2013 and 2014 Reclamation did change…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
…fire season. “Climate change, drought, fuel buildup, insects and disease are increasing the severity of catastrophic wildfire in America’s forests,” said Secretary Vilsack. “Together we are working to ensure that…
Nurseries Using Labor Saving Drones
…and also be flexible in operation, to make it that much more valuable to an operation. Stay with AgNet West to hear how the drones might change some farming techniques….
Cantaloupe Production Expanding North
Over the last few years, cantaloupe production in California has changed and new areas of the state are starting to see melon production. Industry leaders say they got complacent and…
Important Insurance Change Deadline
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hitting as many field days as possible to spread the word about a big change in crop insurance policies. Important Insurance Change Deadline FSA…