…Our sheep are not only vital for the UC Cooperative Extension sheep shearing school but also for research into best management practices for rangelands and animal science,” commented Hannah Bird,…
USDA Announces Grants to Enable More Farmers Markets to Serve Low-Income Families
…Program, these programs include the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, the National School Lunch Program, and the Summer Food Service Program which together comprise America’s nutrition…
Agri View: Home Grown
Everett Griner talks about school food service helping farmers in today’s Agri View. Home Grown…
UC Davis Ranked Number 1 in World for Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
…School of Veterinary Medicine annually cares for more than 48,000 animal patients and is educating more than 500 veterinary students plus residents and grad students. The school runs a veterinary…
Napa Winery Donates Barrels for Student FFA Projects
…Atwater High School Agriculture Department for student-made FFA projects. The Atwater High School Ag Wood and Ag Mechanics students transform the barrels into a variety of agriculture-related projects in their…
Almond Board: Think Twice Before Using Pyrethroids for May Spray
…but less toxic to mammals and more toxic to insects. Pyrethroids are a very common and effective pesticide, but Zalem says they are also very effective at killing off some…
Final Call for Angus Scholarship Applications
…to ensure their materials are in order. High school seniors and college students passionate about the beef industry are encouraged to apply for the varied opportunities offered through the Angus…
APHIS Completes Learning Modules on the Pest Permitting Process
…module provides information about the permitting policies, processes and procedures related to soil permitting including permit types, application and permit timelines. Pest Permitting Policy, Microbial Bio-control and Bio-pesticide – This…
Citrus Frustrated with Bee-Friendly Restrictions
Another issue citrus leaders have with the Department of Pesticide Regulations is the continued guidelines and restrictions on crop treatments that are put in place to aid bees. Frustrated with…
Atwater FFA Competes Towards A Strong Finish
Sixteen Atwater High School FFA members representing four agriculture related Career Development Event (CDE) competitions joined various California high school agriculture students representing nearly 50 high schools throughout California at…
Cotton Acreage May be Lowest Since the 1920s
…of efficacy of alternative control materials, resistant cotton varieties and new approaches for pesticide application. They also cited policy changes, including asking the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and the…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Scholarship Applications Due April 24
…of the Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to qualified, graduating high school students from the Yuba and Sutter counties who have long-term career interests in agriculture, by supporting…
Farm Bureau Seeks Applicants for Youth Leadership Program
Calling all high school sophomores, Tulare County Farm Bureau’s Youth Leadership program applications are now available. Visit the Tulare County Farm Bureau (TCFB) website at www.tulcofb.org to apply online or…
Leaders say Regulations Handcuffing Citrus Industry
The citrus industry is finding it hard to operate under increasing restrictions from the Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) and industry leaders are speaking out. Regulations Handcuffing Citrus Industry At…