The Center for Land-Based Learning has been receiving some sizable support this year from a variety of sources. The funding support will assist the Center with its effort of relocating…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…today’s updates are part of meeting that goal. For more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA…
Final EPA Rule Exempts Farms From Emissions Reporting
…Coast Guard’s National Response Center and subjected them to citizen lawsuits from activist groups. EPA’s new rule exempts farmers from having to make reports to state and local first responders…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
…of IPM, but it is actually kind of a crop production system,” said UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Surendra Dara. “Because it involves everything; agronomic practices, irrigation, nutrition…
The Fuss-Free Herb to Grow in Your Garden
…over water. The plant will tolerate dry conditions, so water deeply once a week or so, allowing the soil around the plant to dry out between irrigation. I’m Cathy Isom……
Food Safety Workshops for Produce and Livestock Operations
…& Extension Center in Holtville and Thursday, June 13 at the Robert J Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton. Both of the events will begin at 9 am and are part…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…audio tape) should contact the USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). More Information CIG Fact Sheet CIG Congressional Report CIG Success Stories CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-30-19
…in the supply chain. We have a full interview on that later in the show, and the Center for Produce Safety is funding some projects again but this time they…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
…water use, reducing the water required for production by a third over the past twenty years through the adoption of more efficient irrigation systems. Tools and techniques such as beneficial…
Western View: Another Water Rights Grab
…largest farmers in the region. But at the moment all they can do is farm; the Imperial Irrigation District will not allow its water to leave the valley. For…
Californian Honored with U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award
YouTube The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy announced its eighth annual U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award winners at its recent ceremony in Illinois earlier this month. Of the five winners of…
Beef Cattle Cost Study Released from UC ANR
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural Issues Center recently released a beef cattle cost study, detailing the cost and returns for beef production in California. The new…
Poultry Workshop Series Begins in Forestville on May 17
…as well as information on the overall poultry business, regulations and marketing. The workshop series is made possible through a collaboration between the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and…
Last Day to Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program is May 10
…adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as advanced irrigation techniques and precision nutrient application. Anyone interested in the Conservation Stewardship Program will need to show records of previous management activities and…