…Taylor Hillman has the story. New mandarin federal order The CDFA and the USDA helped change mandarin regulations under Asian citrus psyllid quarantines. CDFA Environmental Program Manager Nawal Sharma said…
Part 2: Expected Effectiveness of Tamarixia
Courtesy: UCANR Continuing our series on Tamarixia used in the fight against Asian citrus psyllids, AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the efficiency researchers are looking for when the insect is…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
…required and workshop location. Upon confirmation of registration further details will be provided. Modesto – June 18, 2014 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Stanislaus County Agricultural Center Harvest Hall, Room G…
Part 1: Characteristics of Tamarixia on ACP
Courtesy: UCANR Continuing our coverage of the possibility of Tamarixia as a biological control for the Asian citrus psyllid, Taylor Hillman begins a series updating ongoing research on. How Tamarixia…
USDA and Farm Bureau Co-host Meetings to Answer Farm Bill Questions
…Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), and new adjusted gross income (SGI) requirements. The Farm Service Agency: Significant changes and more options available in commodity programs, disaster programs, and a new…
FSA County Committee Nomination Period Opens Sunday, June 15
…to make FSA agricultural programs serve the needs of local producers. PLEASE READ: Uniform Guidelines for Conducting Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections ( .pdf 66 KB ) ( .txt…
Vilsack Message: Local Markets, Local Growth
…to provide technical assistance to communities that want to use local food to spur economic development. Under this effort, a team of agricultural, transportation, environmental, and regional economic experts will…
NRCS Drought Assistance Averts Hazardous Wind Erosion in the Klamath Basin
…provided by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and funding was provided by the agency’s Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program. After a speedy signup, which resulted in 41 contracts, Klamath…
New Funding for Fight Against Citrus Greening
The USDA is pumping more money into research to fight Huanglongbing disease. United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of $25 million in funding for research and…
Almond Board Water Group Helps Growers
…watch on water issue so it can keep growers informed, and help others understand the water issues the almond industry works with. Almond Board Specialist for Agricultural and Environmental Affairs…
Farmers Targeted in Phone Scam
If you get a call from the Farm Service Agency, and the person on the other end wants your bank information, do not give it to them. Sabrina Hill has…
Quarantines Aim to Assist Commerce
…The CDFA immediately saw a problem when several mandarin-only packinghouses halted production. CDFA Environmental Program Manager Nawal Sharma said their goal is to help commerce survive during these environmental restrictions….
Clean Water Rules Comment Period Extended
After loud outcry from the agriculture industry, the Environmental Protection Agency has extended the comment period on clean water rules. This extension is a victory for farming families – according…
Bare Facts About Bees
…recently at the Alltech Symposium, Alltech Global Director of Applications Research and Quality, Becky Timmons discussed important facts about bees. For more of her speech, see All About Bees. →…
