Water expects believe that future groundwater management, if done right, should still exclude too much government involvement. Management Should Stay Local Not much has been reported about groundwater management since…
Farm Bureau Applauds Senate Move to Stop EPA Overreach
…out, but EPA has yet to fully acknowledge the proposal’s potential impact on everyday farming activities,” AFBF President Bob Stallman said. “We work hard every day to minimize the environmental…
Biomass Plants Closing Across the State
…California. Covanta is slowing shutting down its plants because of funding, and that would be a big hit to Kern County growers that rely on the waste management they provide….
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…disproportionately affect the state’s most vulnerable citizens; and WHEREAS building on decades of successful actions to reduce pollution and increase energy efficiency the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006…
Agri View: Good Management
Everett Griner talks about forest and wildlife conservation works in today’s Agri View. Good Management…
California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
…SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION Sustainable Conservation helps California thrive by uniting people to solve the toughest challenges facing our land, air and water. Since 1993, it has brought together business, landowners and…
Easy Ways to Help Psyllid Management
…says they are seeing two problems as they gear up for ACP area-wide treatments. Experts need accurate information on land ownership so they can contact growers when needed. Atkins says…
From Over 100,000 to 1: Partners Band Together to Beat the European Grapevine Moth
…(USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) does not take action against this pest. Photo courtesy of the Napa County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office. EGVM was first detected in Napa…
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…Support rotational grazing management, avoiding soil carbon loss through improved management of forage, soils and grazing livestock. By 2025, USDA plans to support improved grazing management on an additional 4…
Final Call for Angus Scholarship Applications
The deadline is quickly approaching to apply for scholarships through the Angus Foundation and American Angus Auxiliary. Applications must be postmarked by May 1, and Angus youth should act now…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Earth Day
…Governor Brown has signed accords to fight climate change with leaders from Mexico, China, Canada, Japan, Israel and Peru. The Governor also issued a groundbreaking call to action with hundreds…
Process for New Psyllid Tools Too Long
…control ACP populations. California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelson says the process to allow new products that can help in the management of ACP to be released takes too long….
USDA: Record Number of Organic Producers in U.S.
…grants, fund organic research and education, and integrated pest management, USDA administers organic certification cost share programs to offset the costs of organic certification for U.S. producers and handlers nationwide….
Cotton Acreage May be Lowest Since the 1920s
…UC researcher Pete Goodell said the honeydew problem results in discounted prices for growers and requires a management program to prevent. Management, Goodell said, includes early sampling for nymphs and…