…• Assessing hive strength and quality; • Providing clean water for bees to drink; • Using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to minimize agricultural sprays; • Removing honey bees from…
Beet Curly Top Virus Update
…plants. Average counts were 1-2 adults and zero nymphs per sweep. In some areas, the Russian thistle was stressing and BLH counts were 0-4 adults and zero nymphs per sweep….
The Western View: Water Wars Part 1
In this week’s Western View, Len Wilcox talks about the history of water wars in the West. Water Wars 1 Hear the Western View every Wednesday during Farm City Newsday….
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Directors Support California Farm Bureau’s Voter Guide
…storage projects, funding from this bond may also be used for regional water reliability, sustainable groundwater management and cleanup, water recycling, water conservation, watershed protection and safe drinking water, particularly…
California Certified Crop Adviser February 6, 2015 Exam Registration Period Open
…CCAs have expertise in Nutrient, Soil, Water, Crop and Pest Management. Growers interested in finding a CCA in their area can go the “Find a Professional” section of the International…
Agri View: Universal Drought
Everett Griner talks about future food production needing water in today’s Agri View. Universal Drought…
Alfalfa Breed Showing Promise Against Pest
…southern California can be difficult. Chemical treatments also kill the natural defenses of the pest. However a random test of a different varietal, hairy alfalfa, has proven to show zero…
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
…landowners for fiscal year 2014. Almost $100 million was invested in contracts with farmers, ranchers, and private forest owners to conserve and protect water, improve the health of the soil,…
EPA Announces $183 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in California
…Consolidation Incentive Program, please visit: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/services/funding/ConsolidationIncentive.shtml For more information on EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, visit: https://water.epa.gov/grants_funding/dwsrf/index.cfm For more information on EPA’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund, visit: https://water.epa.gov/grants_funding/cwsrf/cwsrf_index.cfm…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
…and groundwater when necessary to provide adequate water supply to the trees. Weather conditions during the growing season were mild thus benefitting the crop. Crop quality is excellent with low…
Soil Health Takes Main Stage at California State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting on Oct. 7th
…profiles, and other outreach efforts. Sustainable soil management builds the organic matter within soil, which helps maintain fertility while fostering drought resiliency through increased water retention. California has more than…
Merced County Farm Bureau Hosting the 3rd Annual FARM2U Day
…works within the food supply chain or with natural resources. Specific topics will include: water, plant production, livestock production, processing, nutrition and safety. For some of these students in attendance…
Water Managers Worked on Legislation Basics
Before groundwater bills were finished and signed by Governor Brown, California water experts were gathering to try and piece together guidelines that were manageable for current water entities. Kaweah Delta…
USDA Announces 2014-Crop Sugar Loan Rates and FY 2015 Sugar Program Provisions
…marketing state allotments and processor allocations are as follows: FY 2015 OVERALL BEET/CANE ALLOTMENTS AND ALLOCATIONS Distribution Initial FY 2015 Allocations Beet Sugar 5,428,206 Cane Sugar 4,559,294 TOTAL OAQ 9,987,500…