Harry Scott Smith Courtesy: UCR Biological control is an essential part of any pest management system. The agriculture community can help support natural defenses research, starting with students through the…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review July 24
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, a new weight management tool, visitors…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
…the stronger safety net they need to continue farming, even after particularly bad years,” said Secretary Vilsack. “USDA will continue to work toward implementing risk management provisions from the Farm…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…have identified several key areas where changes in orchard management, technology and policy have helped the California almond industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. If these trends continue…
Citrus Industry This Week: New FDOC Leadership; CHMAs Help Profits
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports on new leadership at the Florida Department of Citrus and proof that successful Citrus Health Management Areas can help…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management for Food Safety and Quality Control
In today’s Almond Update, Bob Curtis, associate director of Agricultural Affairs at the Almond Board, discusses stockpile management. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update July 23 Proper stockpile management is a…
Proximity of HLB Finds Concerning, Yet Not Surprising
…Citrus Mutual Director of Public Affairs Alyssa Houtby says there is always the possibility of more trees having the disease in the area and management programs need to stay vigilant….
Bagrada Bug Raising Some Concerns
…a trial on the pest due to the increased infestations and says like a lot of other pests, good management of this beetle involves healthy crops. Attracted to Weaker Plants…
Available Funding and Changes to USDA’s Biorefinery and Biobased Product Program
…critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets…
Proposal To Strengthen Western Water Bill for San Joaquin Valley
…impacting Californians, including those from rural and disadvantaged communities. I am glad that the House will hear my amendment to create accountability and transparency in the environmental management efforts underway…
Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands
…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 access to rural credit;…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Today
…Management Agency, is not yet available. Most cotton-producing counties and cotton producers have STAX available and are not eligible for CTAP. A list of counties eligible for CTAP in 2015…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of Santa Clara County
…the garbage disposal) on the property where they were picked. Following the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), CDFA primarily uses the “male attractant” technique to eradicate this pest. Trained…
Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy
Research at a recent seminar showed organic and conventional growers the benefits of rotating treatments and having a true integrated pest management system. Reducing Chemical Use, Keeping Efficacy At the…