…businesses nationwide. Through the Agricultural Management Assistance Organic Certification Cost Share Program (AMA), an additional $900,000 is available to organic producers (crop and livestock operators only) in Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii,…
CDFA’s Drought Resources Web Page; a Useful Tool for Farmers, Ranchers and Farmworkers
…the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, the Farm Services Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development. There is also a link to the US Small Business Administration. All of…
FID: “No ‘Regular’ Farm Water Deliveries To Be Made”
…the Kings’ long-standing minimum-runoff record of 23% in 1924. Any applications for east side hardship water or any grower questions should be directed to the District’s water management office, 233-7161….
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…rotation and organic amendments, such as compost” and “implement demonstration projects for growers on a range of crops to highlight management practices that offer multiple benefits including building soil carbon,…
Sustainable/Organic Production on the Coast
…by the California Association of Pest Control Advisers, Ventura County Chapter California Association of Pest Control Advisers and Organic Fertilizer Association of California. When: Thursday, July 9, 2015, 8:00 am…
Importance of Sanitation for Navel Orangeworm
…almond field day in Fresno County. Cooperative Extension Pomology Nut Crop Farm Advisor David Doll reminded growers of the importance sanitation in an effective pest management program for navel orangeworm….
North Coast CAPCA Continuing Education Seminar Rohnert Park
…insects management and control, olive fruit fly update and fruit tree insect management and control Visit www.capcaed.com to register. Registration- 7-30 a.m. Seminar Begins- 8-00 a.m. Seminar Ends- 12-15 p.m…
R-MAX Drone Gets Cleared for Takeoff
…year at the California Association of Pest Control Advisors Annual Conference. Yamaha was debuting the vehicle at the conference and Giles was involved in testing the R-MAX. Giles told attendees…
Announcing Hopland’s First Barn to Yarn Event
…Our sheep are not only vital for the UC Cooperative Extension sheep shearing school but also for research into best management practices for rangelands and animal science,” commented Hannah Bird,…
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers
…biotechnology, and practices that are integral to food production and management of natural resources that help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon storage, and generate clean and renewable energy.”…
California Dried Plum Board Continued for Another Five-Year Term
…dried plum industry globally through coordination with the trade, consumers and governmental agencies. Issues Management: To keep the dried plum industry apprised of issues that could impact it and being…
Water Rights Should Remain Protected
Experts believe when all is said and done with groundwater and surface-water management, water rights holders should stay protected. Water Rights Should Remain Protected Kings River Conservation District General Manager…
Annual Strawberry Field Day in Santa Maria
…Pest Management Farm Advisor Surendra Dara says the annual event in Santa Maria tries to cover a variety of topics so growers can get the most out of the meeting….
Important Sanitation Steps After Shake
…the mummies out of almond trees after harvest is a crucial step for almond growers. Integrated Pest Management Farm Advisor Kris Tollerup says what growers do after shaking the trees…