…days later. But that practice is slowly changing, as more growers pick up the walnuts the same day rather than leaving them overnight. That is one of the best management…
Farm Leader Welcomes Passage of Water Bond
…into the reality of an improved water system that helps meet the long-term needs of our cities, farms and environment,” Wenger said. “The bipartisan action by the Legislature to put…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2015 Specialty Crop Grants
…at https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov. Concept proposals must be submitted electronically using FAAST by Friday, December 5, 2014, at 5 pm PST. Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Federal Funds Management Office at (916)…
Citrus Industry This Week: Antibiotics for HLB and TAP Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information on antibiotics for citrus greening management and an update on the Tree Assistance Program. Want to learn more? Click…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…ranchers to implement conservation practices that will provide safe and diverse food sources for honey bees. For example, appropriate cover crops or rangeland and pasture management may provide a benefit…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadlines
…enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural…
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
…for the Central Valley and Southern California is currently at 20 percent capacity. “Another drought year will severely impact groundwater supplies which are an important resource for farm families and…
AgNeTVideo: Danielle Veenstra on Honey Bee Management Practices
Danielle Veenstra with the Almond Board of California discusses Best Management Practices for honey bees during pollination….
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is developing a new program, the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program, authorized by the Budget Act of 2014 (Chapter 25, Statutes…
Almond Board: Water Issues Lead to High Salinity
In drought years, growers are more reliant on groundwater and water quality becomes an issue. Water Issues Lead to High Salinity Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor David Doll said soil salinity…
USDA Releases New State-by-State “Made in Rural America” Report
…new state-by-state “Made in Rural America” report illustrating the impact of USDA investments in rural communities. Each state factsheet highlights specific USDA investments in rural businesses, manufacturing, energy, water and…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…impact coverage and premium costs. Producers are encouraged to work with their crop insurance agent to determine the coverage that best meets their risk management needs. Farmers can find a…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Farm Bill Provision for Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…Vilsack and Risk Management Agency Administrator Brandon Willis comments on the premiums. How will premiums affect farmers? With the APH Yield Exclusion, Vilsack discusses those affected by drought? Farmers affected…
New “Produce Innovation Award” for Growers Offers $10K and More to Winner
…Act fast to get your innovations on the farm recognized. The application window for this first year’s Bayer Crop Science Produce Innovation Award closes January 5, 2015. Award” Offers $10K…