…22 years since the last dairy herd was detected with brucellosis in California using the BRT. Ensuring the collection of fresh milk samples representing every milking cow from every dairy…
EPA Finally Hands Over Maps Detailing the Extent of their WOTUS Proposal
…why the Agency used taxpayer resources to have these materials created.” Knowledge of the maps came as the Committee was doing research in preparation for a hearing regarding the proposed…
Drought Lessons from a Sheep Rancher
…and researchers at UC Davis are paying attention. After dumping ash from a weekend cookout in his backyard, Mel Thompson noticed the grass grew a little better. On the advice…
Statements from Officials on Dairy Pricing Legislation
…we can ensure the long-term stability and success of California’s dairy industry.” Statement from State Senator Cathleen Calgiani, chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee: “Thank you to all the dairy…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change and CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…Jr.; Sandra Schubert, California Department of Food and Agriculture; Kerri Steenwerth, USDA Agricultural Research Service; Barbara Allen-Diaz, University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Jeanne Merrill, California Climate…
Funding Focused on ACP Biological Control
…Asian citrus psyllid. The insect primarily feeds on the psyllid, and researchers are continuing to look into how effective they can be. Chief Operating Officer of the Citrus Research and…
Resources Not a Limiting Factor in HLB Fight
Researchers say that Florida citrus growers are having success with planting new trees and surviving the Huanglongbing disaster. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has more on the possibly good news for…
HLB Funding Showing Results
…of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation Dr. Harold Browning spoke about how well integrated funding is expediting the process of seeing relief in the field. Dr. Browning agreed with…
New USDA Dairy Production Forecast
USDA has a new dairy production and price forecast. Rod Bain has more. Milk Production Up…
Finding Extra Money in Beef
…Respiratory Disease, or BRD, will do just that. Holly Neibergs with Washington State University explains. Currently, in a multi-university, 5-year study, researchers from several disciplines are looking at BRD. They…
CDFA Dairy Statistics & Trends Mid-Year Review
…536 dairy farms producing over 2.4 million pounds per month (37% of the state’s dairies) produce 73% of the state’s milk marketings. In May 2014, 811 dairies produced more than…
SLO Deals with Additional ACP Finds
…to Florida for the event. He will be bringing us reports on the latest research into ACP control and HLB prevention. Keep listening to your AgNet West station, or follow…
Researchers Working on ‘Ladderless’ Orchards
UC researchers are working on a new approach to help an issue with peach and nectarine growing. Sabrina Hill has more. Research into ladderless orchards The University of California is…
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Next Week
…research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For…