…California to be Certified Grassfed by AWA. While other grassfed labels exist, none has fully met consumer expectations when it comes to a grassfed and forage diet, environmental management, and…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…all the changes, the one with the most lasting implications for agriculture was California’s adoption of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in 2014. For the next quarter century, SGMA will…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding…
Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Comm. Roger Goodell and Partners Commitment to Youth
…6, 2016 1 p.m. PT WHO: ROGER GOODELL, Commissioner, NFL TOM VILSACK, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture PAUL ROVEY, Chair, Dairy Management Inc. and United Dairymen of Arizona ALEXIS GLICK, CEO,…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…has awarded more than $89 million to solve challenges related to plant health and production. Additional grants for studies and outreach that address plant protection against microbes, insects, and weeds…
USDA to Invest $150 Million through Conservation Stewardship Program
…management. A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is compatible with their operation. As part of the application process, applicants will work with NRCS…
Hortau Secures $10 Million Investment to Further Growth in North America
Hortau, a provider of precision irrigation management systems and services since 2002, has secured $10 million in financing to fuel company growth and broaden its service offering to growers in…
Superbowl: Food Safety
…make sure this doesn’t happen at your party – some helpful tips from The U-S Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. • Use effective clock management with your…
Almond Board: Almond Spraying During Wet Years
…bloom may impact bee brood (developing larvae). Along these lines, it is extremely important that pesticide applications at bloom follow these best management practices: Applications of insecticides during bloom should…
HM. Clause, Limagrain, Acquire California-based Genica Research Corp.
…upon the strength of their sales networks and global technology platforms to fully leverage the newly acquired breeding capabilities. “The management and employees of Genica are pleased to join the…
Welcome Rains May Be a Challenge to Almond Blossoms
…Management Practices for California Almonds” (Almonds.com/BeeBMPs) includes strategies for protecting honey bees while also protecting the crop. The most important strategy is to spray fungicides only after bees have removed…
Sagebrush Rebellion pt. 3
…out, and how much prison time the protesters end up with, we expect that the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) will take a hard look at its relationships with land…
Syngenta, ChemChina Deal Looks Imminent
…offer will commence in the coming weeks and the transaction is expected to conclude by the end of the year. Syngenta’s existing management will continue to run the company. After…
Ag Leadership Class to Present Poverello House with $100,000 Donation
…which will provide hot meals and fresh produce to rural communities in the San Joaquin Valley. Drawing on their experience in foodservice and resource management, the Poverello House will operate…