…grazing and pest management. The handbook describes conservation practices and key resources for use on organic operations – some the same as those used in conventional operations, such as nutrient…
Prather Ranch Named 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…habitat along streams and irrigation canals to benefit a wide range of animals such as the California quail and the endangered Shasta crayfish. Jim and Mary provide community leadership, working…
NFU Opposes Proposed Rule to Allow Beef Imports from Namibia
…would have devastating consequences on our domestic livestock industry. NFU calls upon the administration to defend U.S. farmers and ranchers by opposing imports of live animals and processed or frozen…
Livestock Health and Need for Antibiotics
Antibiotics in agriculture are critical to animal health. With several restaurants changing policy to source meat from animals that have not been exposed to growth promoting antibiotics or antibiotics altogether,…
Beet Curly Top Virus Monthly Report
Beet leafhopper (BLH) counts remained very low throughout the month of September. Disking and grazing were actively underway as growers received the Program’s treatment waivers. Typically, disking and grazing reduces…
UC Berkeley to Lead Study of Crop Drought Tolerance
…to the crop’s drought tolerance. It is now well known that associations of specific bacteria and fungi with plants and animals have positive effects on host fitness. For example, microbes…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…Valley Fire to take in animals, serve as a feeding station and allow for sorting, so animals can be returned to owners. “People are taking hay and alfalfa pellets to…
Workshop on Antibiotic Use Webcast Planned for Monday
A live webcast will be available of a Farm Foundation workshop, Monday, on stewardship of antibiotic use in food-producing animals. The Denver Colorado based workshop, one of 12 Farm Foundation…
Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
…working landscapes across the West. Since proper grazing is beneficial to the wildlife habitat, Richards said the government working in partnership with ranchers makes the most sense for the land…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…standard. Additionally, FDA is expected to set mandatory, enforceable standards on soil amendments, hygiene, packaging, temperature controls, and the presence of animals in the growing area. The FSMA statute also…
FSA Offers Help for CA Farmers, Ranchers Affected by Fires
…recovery efforts. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) can assist farmers and ranchers who lost livestock, grazing land, fences or eligible trees, bushes and vines as a result of a natural…
The Western View: Wildfires
…last 40 years, we have nature on a rampage. Massive wildfires are disrupting lives, killing and injuring people and animals, destroying resources and structures, and costing millions to fight. The…
USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers
…with their recovery efforts. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) can assist farmers and ranchers who lost livestock, grazing land, fences or eligible trees, bushes and vines as a result of…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of L. A. County
…fruit fly infestations from California, significantly reduces the amount of insecticide required to eradicate the population, and only targets the fruit flies – no other insects or animals are harmed…