Everett Griner talks about another environmental challenge in today’s Agri View. Questionable Pesticide…
Farm Bill and ARC/PLC Decision Aid Tool Workshops
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) have partnered to offer free informational workshops at three locations. The purpose of…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…environmental markets and conservation finance projects that engage agricultural producers. In past years, CIG has helped fund the development of the basic infrastructure of these markets. This year, USDA, through…
WUD, NRCS, and Audubon California Working Together
…boost habitat and outreach work for the threatened Tricolored Blackbird. Paul Sousa, WUD director of environmental services tells us why the partnership is important. Tricolored Blackbirds historically nested in vast…
Red Palm Weevil Eradicated from California
…In accordance with European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization international standards, a three-year period free from any RPW detections is necessary to declare this area free from this pest. APHIS…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…particular situation, she said. Cory gave credit to farmers who responded to the California Environmental Protection Agency, expressing their concerns about the impact of the regulations on their farming operations….
Dithane® F-45 Rainshield® Fungicide Registered for Walnuts
Dow AgroSciences received U.S. EPA and California Department of Pesticide Regulation approval for Dithane® F-45 Rainshield® fungicide in walnuts. Dithane F-45 provides control of walnut blight. The active ingredient in…
Fresno State Unveils New Jordan College Honors Program for Ag Students
…Rocca, Animal Sciences and Agricultural Education; Dr. Kathie Reid, Child, Family and Consumer Sciences; Dr. Erin Dormedy, Food Science and Nutrition; Dr. Arun Nambiar, Industrial Technology; Dr. John Bushoven, Plant…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…performance of their businesses. “Farm Bureau members support state-led, practical programs and they work to continually improve the environmental performance of their farms and ranches,” Stallman said. “Several recent and…
Enrollment Numbers for Dairy Margin Protection Program Are Out
More than half of America’s dairy farmers are enrolled in the new Margin Protection Program created as part of the Farm Bill. Enrollment Numbers for Dairy Margin Protection Program Are…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…at-risk species such as sage grouse and supporting the expansion of environmental markets. All of these investments will benefit ranching and farming operations that will in turn help address natural…
Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public Policy Positions for 2015
…of honey bees and butterflies; • Supported the production, processing, commercialization and use of industrial hemp; • Called for an end to the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempts to require permits…
Experts Predict Growing Uncertainty for Water Supplies
A combination of population growth, increasing environmental demands and climate change poses long-term questions for water availability, particularly in the western U.S. Speakers at a workshop at the American Farm…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for Dairy Development Program
…We are very encouraged about the potential of this program.” Agricultural regions, including disadvantaged communities in the Central Valley as identified by the California Environmental Protection Agency using CalEnviroScreen, will…
