…some R&D work right now on determining pollinator versus producer rations in almond orchards,” said Kimmelshue. “All of these things are an attempt to improve the accuracy of estimating yield,…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…economics of irrigation management field-by-field. Stacking Climate-Smart Agriculture and Pollinator Conservation to Leverage Market-Based Incentives (California, Maine, Montana, Oregon, Washington) Xerces Society will demonstrate, evaluate, and quantify conservation practices designed…
Are There Benefits of Starting a Pollinator Garden?
What is a pollinator garden, and why you should start your own. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pollinator gardens are great way to attract all sorts of insects…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
…for the planting of trees, shrubs, and grasses to improve pollinator habitat. Implementing conservation practices to reduce wildfire risk including brush management, fuel breaks, and woody residue treatments also qualify…
Almond Update: Additional Conservation Assistance for Drought Impacted Regions
…cover cropping, and bolstering pollinator habitat. Roseman strongly suggests communicating with NRCS to work on a conservation plan and potentially take advantage of the assistance being offered. As the program…
Over $2.3 Million Invested in Small Business Innovation Research
…ribifloris as a pollinator for blueberries. The project from Santa Clara-based Apex Bait Technologies will be looking at a liquid bait to help control stable flies in livestock production systems….
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…budget, of $60 million for livestock methane reduction,” Ross noted. “There’s new $30 million investment for pollinator habitat projects and $20 million for the development of conservation planning programs…We also…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-11-21
…aggressive pollinator policies, and drought issues that caused a reduction of approximately 100,000 acres of rice. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-15-21
…California Pollinator Coalition. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Almond Update: What’s the State’s Role in California Pollinator Coalition?
Last week, the California Pollinator Coalition was announced to the industry. Three groups will headline the efforts, one of which being the California Department of Food and Agriculture. California Ag Secretary Karen…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a recently launched California pollinator coalition, staying vigilant against…
Almond Update: New California Pollinator Coalition Launches
Headlined by the Almond Board of California, the new California Pollinator Coalition launched this week. Joined by the Pollinator Partnership and the California Department of Agriculture, ABC said the group will aim to…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
…air and water quality on agricultural lands, as well as pollinator and wildlife habitat. CIG projects can be watershed-based, regional, or statewide in scope. Funding support helps offset the cost…
Almond Update: Emergency Registration For Bacterial Blast
…Guide for Applicators in English and Spanish to help growers ensure pollinator health. Both resources highlight the need to use products only when necessary and apply the products in late afternoons or…