…and at the EPA, cattle producers will sleep a little easier tonight knowing that the nightmare is over. Thanks to President Trump and Administrator Wheeler for their commitment to cooperative…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…meeting was productive and highlighted the cooperative spirit that the industry has adopted in addressing water issues moving forward. “I was very impressed by how many folks are engaged in…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
…at this point,” said UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Nick Clark. “In general, the topics that we like to cover at the Alfalfa and Forage Field Day are comprehensive in…
UC Researchers Looking for Targeted Grazers
Cooperative Extension personnel are working to compile a comprehensive list of ranchers who do targeted grazing. Livestock and Range Management Advisor in Sonoma County, Stephanie Larson has been reaching out…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…was going to go.” He called UC Cooperative Extension. UCCE Integrated Pest Management advisor Jhalendra Rijal, who serves Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Merced counties, determined the cause was an infestation of brown…
California Table Olives Look to Bounce Back in 2019
…winter freeze seemed to shorten the bloom period in 2018. UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Dani Lightle commented on the effects weather had on bloom at the time. “Overall we’re a little…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…strategies at:ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r105600211.html Source: Univ. California Cooperative Extension Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 21, 2024…
Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management
…APHIS to enter into cooperative agreements with States, universities, livestock producer organizations, and other eligible entities for targeted projects aimed at preventing animal pests and diseases from entering the United…
The Western View: Insects Repelled by Unfamiliar Odors
…managing the pest. Julie Kikkert, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Bugwood.org The researchers said that the more aromatic plant oils, like mint, basil and lavender, do a good job of repelling insects,…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of the Define WOTUS Act
…Congress intends the management of America’s waters to be accomplished through cooperative federalism. NCBA appreciates the leadership or Senators Ernst and Braun, and additionally appreciates the Define WOTUS Act’s inclusion…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
…is the largest dairy cooperative in the U.S. serving 14,000 American dairy farmers, with a sizable presence in California. Both cooperatives believe the establishment of a joint dairy marketing agency…
Almond Matters: Preventing Ant Damage in Orchards
…field every year. They just do that, they’re comfortable with those programs, the baits are relatively cheap and easy to apply,” said David Haviland, Entomology Farm Advisor with UC Cooperative…
Voluntary Best Practices to Better Protect Citrus from HLB
…presented by the Citrus Research Board and the University of California Cooperative Extension. Grafton-Cardwell, who participated in the task force responsible for developing the recommendations, noted that the attendees were…
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
…innovators, and creators, and entrepreneurs rather than against them,” said Secretary Perdue. “We have the ability here at USDA, through our land grant universities and our extension service, to get…