…the Center for Food Safety filed the original petition for the species to be considered. The petition was referred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) which prepared…
Latest DATOC Report Highlights ACP/HLB Projects
The Data Analysis and Tactical Operations Center (DATOC) recently released its first quarterly report for 2019. The DATOC report summarized some of the current projects related to combating Huanglongbing (HLB)…
USDA Announces Repayment Options for Producers with Coverage in Previous MPP for Dairy
…of meeting that goal. For premium repayment and DMC information, visit the DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency…
LGMA Adopts New Water Rules for Leafy Greens
…required under the new standards, as well as administering sanitation treatments if necessary. Producers will also no longer be allowed to use untreated surface water with overhead irrigation 21 days…
Hold The Line Against Huanglongbing: The Time Has Come to Meet ACP Head On
…$2.4 billion dollars value. According to California Citrus Mutual (CCM), infected trees have been found in Southern California and quarantine areas are growing. Best management practices center around controlling ACP…
Almond Update: Critical Information on California’s Water Landscape
…to Tulare at the International Agri-Center on May 14. Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Industry Relations and Communications Jenny Nicolau said this event is not ABC funded research…
Time Running Out to Submit CSP Applications
…authorize up to $700 million to be used on the program. CSP provides support funding for landowners participating in multiple conservation practices including cover cropping, irrigation water management, and prescribed…
Growing Radicchio Adds Color to Your Garden
…pricey. Radicchio is Old World chicory with wine-red leaves and a white center. Despite its appearance, it’s not related to cabbage. It has a tangy flavor that adds a pungent,…
Almond Matters: Springtime Monitoring Important for Orchard Success
…history on what needs to be done in that orchard, irrigation certainly.” Many growers that may have been limited in their sanitation efforts and are already experiencing pest concerns will…
Why Create Your Own Homemade Potting Mix
…heavy. Soil and potting mix are often sold in large volumes at your local garden center, but when making your own mix, you need to know how much to expect…
Lemongrass, an Incredibly Easy-to-Grow Herb
…when you buy them in a store or garden center. Over 50 varieties exist around the globe, but not all are edible. So do your homework. It’s considered a sub-tropical…
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
…sustainability efforts encourages a spirit of cooperation within the industry and helps dictate where more educational resources may need to be developed. “Typically you’re worrying about irrigation today, or pest…
Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs
…manage it more intensively and actively. The second piece is fix what’s broken and expand capacity where it’s needed,” Director of the Water Policy Center at the Public Policy Institute…
American Lamb Checkoff Program Proves Value in Recent Report
…the program by industry stakeholders equates to approximately $14.20 in return. The report uses pertinent information taken from the Livestock Marketing Information Center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as…