…the state. The funding will be used to establish the CDFA Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, a grant program to increase water conservation through efficiencies and better management and reduce…
Tree Nut Crops and Nutrient Management
…key points and discusses the protocol. Tree Nut Crops and Nutrient Management For protocol discussed by Patrick Brown visit: Crop Nutrient Status & Demand in Almond: Patrick Brown For our…
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Processed Egg Products Unfit For Human Consumption
…Inspection, and FSIS had jurisdiction over the product when the contamination occurred. FSIS and FDA are continuing to work together to ensure food safety, and the management of Recall 015-2014…
Millions of Americans Are Still at Risk
Millions of Americans Are Still at Risk of Higher Utility Costs Despite CFTC Move Senate Majority Leader Reid Must Consider the Public Power Risk Management Act WASHINGTON – March 26,…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…face tighter regulatory restrictions, leaving growers with fewer pest management options and less-effective materials. With the international phase-out of methyl bromide, growers have increasingly turned to alternatives such as 1,3-D,…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…any fruit infested with eggs and larvae. “Our pest prevention system to detect and respond to invasive species like the Mediterranean fruit fly is working well and according to design,”…
Negotiations Key for New Water Bill
Council Chambers attendees were spilling out into the lobby at the Water Resource Management Board’s hearing at Fresno City Hall. Supporters heard Senator Jim Costa explain how successful legislation happens…
USDA Announces Growth of U.S. Organic Industry
…conservation, provide access to loans and grants, fund organic research and education, and mitigate pest emergencies. Funds are currently available for research projects under the National Institute of Food and…
Almond Board: Upcoming Almond Grower Field Day
…half-day event will focus on the Nitrogen Management Assessment tool, created by UC Davis’s Patrick Brown. Growers are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet to the event as a…
Tips for Avoiding Calf Stress
One of the many goals in raising calves is to provide a stress free environment which takes pro-active management of the calves’ basic needs. Sabrina Hill has the story. Tips…
Grape Growers get Insight on Top Issues
Grape growers gathered in Salinas for the Central Coast Wine Grape Seminar. Growers learned about the top issues in pest management including the top problem of powdery mildew. UC Davis…
Almond Board: Post Bloom Disease Management
In today’s Almond Update, we are taking on the topic of post bloom disease management. Brent A. Holtz, San Joaquin County Director and Farm Advisor, UC Coop Extension, says rain…
USDA Expanding Support for Small, Mid-Sized Farmers and Ranchers
…management activities such as planting cover crops to complex structural practices such as animal waste management systems or innovative irrigation devices 2014 FARM BILL The recently-signed 2014 Farm Bill provides…
Price Trends Could Sway Choice of PLC vs. ARC Programs
Many factors will go into a farmer’s decision on which of the two new risk management programs to choose, but there may be one overriding factor. Gary Crawford reports. Price…