…$3.9 million to be used by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to support the development of vaccines $2.4 million to cooperative agreement funding for States to support management and control…
USDA Announces Programs to Conserve Sensitive Land and Help Beginning Farmers
…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; funding critical research;…
Key Agriculture Componet Added to Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards
…and management of working lands. GEELA honors individuals, organizations and businesses that have demonstrated exceptional leadership and achievements in conservation, environmental protection, public-private partnerships, and strengthening the state’s economy. Applications…
Naval Orangeworm Headlines Almond Symposium
…up and down the valley presenting on Nitrogen and potassium in orchards, disease management and irrigation systems. Almond Symposium Research Scientist Joel Siegel presented his findings regarding the navel orangeworm,…
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
…risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities…
Almond Board: Pest Management in Almonds
…Management in Almonds Asai says there are beneficial insects in orchards that could help growers manage the harmful ones. For more from the Almond Board on pest management, click here….
Groundwater Discussions at CDFA Meeting
…the state’s near- and long-term water priorities. One of actions identified in the report, ‘Expand Water Storage Capacity and Improve Groundwater Management,’ outlined the intent to improve sustainable groundwater management…
California’s 2013 Walnut Acreage Up 8 Percent From 2011
…Department of Pesticide Regulation. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The USDA, NASS, Pacific Regional Office sincerely appreciates the many farm operators, owners, and management firms providing the information. A special thanks is due to…
Testing New Herbicide Product
…the walnut industry. The University of California Cooperative Extension held a field day last week and one of the trials showed significant results on weed suppression. Testing New Herbicide Product…
U.S. Forest Service Increases its Firefighting Aircraft Fleet as Fire Season Begins
…Mike Crapo of Idaho, and Representatives Mike Simpson of Idaho and Kurt Schrader of Oregon. Check out the Forest Service’s Aerial Fleet for Wildland Fire Management 2014 infographic (PDF, 1.8MB)…
Useful Results Found in Walnut Trials
…day last week at Castle Farms near Atwater. Field experts have been conducting walnut crop trials on pruning management and recently approved weed suppression. Useful Results Found in Walnut Trials…
Yearly Survey Shows Better Results for Pollinators, but Losses Remain Significant
…Forest Service, Agricultural Marketing Service, Risk Management Agency and Rural Development) meet regularly to coordinate and evaluate efforts as USDA strives toward improving pollinator health and ensuring our pollinators continuing…
Keeping TSWV Management Keen
…Davis professor of plant pathology Robert Gilbertson says their integrated pest management system coupled with new technologies in tomato seeds have kept losses at a minimum. Keeping TSWV Management Keen…
Leopold Conservation Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
…Award Review Panel will be evaluating properties based on responsible and sustainable land management, economics, innovation, overall land health, and community outreach and leadership. The deadline for nominations is July…