…levels that indicate a health concern or need for further evaluation. “DPR’s Air Monitoring Program, which is based on good scientific data, shows our overall approach is working to protect…
Cover Crops Just One Option for Bee Forage
…One Option When it comes to adding forage for bees, growers don’t have to plant cover crops. NRCS Soil Conservationist Priscilla Baker says there are several different options for growers….
Editorial: Country of Origin Labeling
…provides no useful information because the program has nothing to do with food safety or animal health. Other academic studies completed after passage of the 2002 farm bill revealed the…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…use efficiency and build long term health of working crop, pasture, and range lands. These practices include building soil health by using cover crops and no-till, which allow the soil…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in City of Bakersfield, Kern County
…The diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshapen fruit until it dies. To date, HLB has only been detected in one backyard tree and one psyllid in…
CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
…agronomy, soil science, plant physiology, production agriculture and environmental issues related to fertilizing materials use. This expertise can include, but is not limited to, issues related to nitrate in groundwater…
Bushy Top Bacteria Found in Other Plants
…plants. Fichtner added that it’s challenging to research a disease like this. Most of the time when new plant health problems start popping up in California, researchers can draw on…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review May 15
…of USDA Week In Review, Ag leaders on food loss and waste, getting rural areas broadband and improving soil health. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.fas.gov www.usda.rd.gov www.usda.nrcs.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Governor’s May Revise Budget Doubles-Down on CDFA Drought and Climate Change Programs
…effort to invest in agriculture’s integration with the environment while maintaining or increasing productivity. The Healthy Soils Initiative, assigned to CDFA in the Governor’s January budget, is appropriated $20 million…
Agri View: Goat Milk
Everett Griner talks about a new health fad challenge in today’s Agri View. Goat Milk…
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 3 – Research, Education and Technical Support to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 4 – Increase Governmental Efficiencies to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 5 – Ensure…
Fuel Up to Play 60 Kick-Offs Spring Funding Campaign for California Schools
…wellness during this program cycle. We’re excited to see how schools can bring healthy eating and physical activity programs to life to help kids create healthy habits for life,” said…
Sustainable/Organic Production on the Coast
The all day seminar will focus on sustainable and organic production of local crops. Subjects include: Update by Ventura County Ag Commissioner, Soil Health, IPM, Nutrition and Plant Health, Micronutrients…
NCBA Urges Secretaries to Reject Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Flawed Recommendations
…healthy lifestyle. “The Advisory Committee ignored the overwhelming body of scientific evidence that shows lean red meat plays an important role in a healthy dietary pattern and ultimately made an…