…that cannabis is having on communities. Some of the cannabis research highlighted in California Agriculture includes the first known survey conducted by UC Cooperative Extension researchers looking at production practices…
Participating in Agricultural Meetings Creates Long-Term Benefits
…industry informed on important issues. “It’s an all-encompassing benefit for everyone,” said Brooke Latack, Cooperative Extension Livestock Advisor serving Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. “Not just the farmers, but…
Public Comment Sessions for Healthy Soils Program Begin Today
…County Cooperative Extension Building. The final session is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25 at the CDFA Auditorium in Sacramento, beginning at 2 p.m. Each of the meetings will also include…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…dairy producers who are hurting out there: Don’t leave this kind of financial assistance on the table,” said Northey, who announced the deadline extension today as part of a hearing…
Almond Update: Mummy Shake Contest A Creative Sanitation Reminder
…lyrics to contain sanitation information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGsoV5ceFeo&feature=youtu.be U.C. Cooperative Extension Advisor David Haviland and his family won the contest last year with their video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVUd2vJ8NNI Find all of the contest details,…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…viable. “The bipartisan work on SB 559 is just a glimpse of what we can accomplish if we work together,” Senator Hurtado said in a press release. “Although the extension…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…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
Prune harvest could start as early as this weekend. University of California Cooperative Extension Advisors Katherine Jarvis-Shean and Emily Symmes put together a checklist of pre and post-harvest considerations for…
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…