…and keep soil covered with crop residue; and 7) use precision pesticide application that reduces volatile organic compounds by at least 20 percent. Beginning with the 2008 Farm Bill, financial…
Kern County Citrus Bloom Announced
…blossoms and reduce the potential of serious pesticide damage to the bees. All citrus growers, pest control operators, and beekeepers must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas….
UC Davis Vet School Ranked #1 in World, Again
By UC Davis News and Media Relations Two curious patients greet UC Davis veterinary school faculty member Munashe Chigerwe. The University of California, Davis, held onto its top spot in…
Historic Agreements for U.S.-Cuba Agriculture Sectors
…and regulations. Conduct plate waste study research in schools to determine what kids eat and what they discard, leading to improved nutritional information that helps develop the guidance for school…
Virtual Tour Shows Students Smart Farms
…conjunction with Discovery Education, is providing high school students nationwide with a firsthand glimpse into contemporary agriculture through The Smart Farm: Where Technology and Innovation Meet live virtual field trip…
Farmers Discuss Issues at State Capitol
…D-Carmel—that will improve coordination between local governments and school boards when new school sites are selected. The ability of school boards to override zoning ordinances and place schools wherever they…
Almond Board: Leaffooted Bug Monitoring
…of tactics to control economically damaging pest populations. Control tactics may include mating disruption, cultural or biological controls, beneficial insects and the judicious use of pesticides, when necessary. Newer, softer…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…have been robust. A new government study blames a combination of factors for the mysterious and dramatic loss of honeybees, including increased use of pesticides especially in the US, shrinking…
Farm to School Programs Invest in Local Economies
…exist in every state in large and small, rural and urban schools alike. These schools are incorporating local foods throughout the day including school lunch, school breakfast, supper programs, and/or…
Ag Students Win State Farm Bureau Discussion Titles
…support of ‘right to farm’ laws at the state or federal levels. Berry began his agricultural training in high school classes and FFA activities. At Fresno State, he is pursuing…
National Ag Day
…and wear on a daily basis. But too few people truly understand this contribution. This is particularly the case in our schools, where students may only be exposed to agriculture…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
The amount of pesticides used statewide declined in 2014 according to data from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. For a second year in a row, there was a drop…
Diversified Ag Field for College Students
…productive ways Blending ‘work’ and ‘school’ Managing cost, demonstrating value Read the full publication with all charts. (.pdf) From: Agriculture Future of America Future Leader Preparedness Study Why was the…
Networking and Education at Citrus Showcase
…on investment for membership in CCM. CCM engages in matters ranging from trade, to air quality regulations, pest and disease issues, pesticide regulation, labor, water, and federal and state legislation…