…is what the Western U.S. is interested in.’ That’s going to help us pull in collaborators from even more institutions to really build dynamic, forward-thinking research programs.” About the Author…
USDA Updates Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility Rule
…eligibility pool for participating in USDA programs. “We’re very appreciative to see USDA issue updated rulemaking that corrected that definition for family farms and their ‘actively engaged’ determination that was…
Air Quality Mandates Putting a Squeeze on Agricultural Producers
…same four-to-five-year time period is going to wipe us out. There’s just no way to do all that in the timeframe they’re looking at,” said Isom. Various programs have been…
Interesting Facts About One of the World’s Oldest Fruits
…aren’t exactly the easiest fruits to seed or prepare. We will get into that later in the next couple of programs. Pomegranates are one of the world’s oldest cultivated fruits….
Researchers Working to Evaluate Nematicides in Various Crops
Root knot nematodes are some of the most problematic nematodes for California growers. Management programs typically involve pre-plant soil fumigants as well as soil-applied nematicides. Work is being done looking…
Almond Update: Making the Most of Your Pollination Investment
…also review the two incentive programs ABC coordinated this year and have video presentations with more details on each. The session is at 9:00 am on December 10th. The industry…
Biden Transition Team Performing Agency Reviews of USDA and EPA
…of a background related to nutrition programs rather than production agriculture experience. Bonnie currently serves as the Farm and Forest Initiative Director at the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Energy Project. Previously,…
Nearly 60 Conservation Practice Standards Revised by USDA
…50 percent by 2050. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has emphasized the agenda in bringing the department’s resources and programs in line with addressing environmental goals. About the Author…
Farmer’s Inspiration Leads to Large Squash Donation to Central California Food Bank
…advice, UC Cooperative Extension offers nutrition education programs to low-income Californians. Deepa Srivastava – UCCE nutrition, family and consumer sciences advisor for Kings and Tulare counties – manages two programs that extend…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
…signed by President Trump four weeks later. “America’s Conservation Enhancement Act builds on state and stakeholder commitments to restore wetlands and improve water quality by reauthorizing effective programs,” Carper said…
CAPCA Conference Wraps Up Its First Online Edition
…and 31. The online version of the CAPCA conference included the traditional program of educational opportunities and exhibit hall experience. Attendees and exhibitors appeared to appreciate the virtual offering. Director…
Webinar to Highlight Emerging Research on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…agenda includes a wide variety of speakers with multiple representatives from USDA, as well as personnel from various educational institutions, and other industry professionals. USDA will open the conference with…
Dairy Methane Reduction Projects Receive $25.4 Million from CDFA
…AMMP and DDRDP programs since 2015. Collectively, all the projects from both programs have reduced GHGs by an estimated 2.3 million metric tons per year. The funding support for the…
California Organic Institute Begins to Take Shape
…of more of an entity to bring people together.” The California Organic Institute is working on the development of research and extension programs to enhance the organic sector. Specifically, the…