…County. A map is available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/go/acp-quarantine In addition to quarantines in portions of Kern, Fresno, San Luis Obispo, and Tulare counties, ACP entire-county quarantines remain in place in…
California’s Fertilizer Research Conference Comes to Modesto October 29-30, 2014
…educational outreach by communicating the application of fertilizing materials on agricultural lands for food production and the use of those materials in consideration of existing environmental issues. The conference is…
Almond Board: Importance of Harvest Sampling
…Board-Importance of Harvest Sampling Curtis tells us there are some very good resources for identifying pest problems, including the UC IPM website and the Almond Doctor blog by David Doll….
NRCS Selects California Projects for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…2014 CIG recipient,” said Bruce Scott, chairman. “We have been actively engaged in the TMDL process over the past 12 years. This project addresses a way for individual agricultural operators…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
Governor Brown signs historic groundwater legislation. Photo Credit: Justin Short, Office of the Governor. (From ca.gov, Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.) Putting California communities on a path to…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve the quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/farmbill….
California and UC Berkeley Win $335,000 in U.S. EPA Grants
…sectors can become more competitive, save money, and enhance environmental quality. Learn more about Pollution Prevention Week at: http://www.p2.org/p2-week/ For more information on EPA’s Pollution Prevention grant program, visit: http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/grants/index.htm…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review September 12
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: http://www.usda.gov/ http://www.ars.usda.gov/ www.flickr.com/usdagov….
EPA Registers New Nematicide Alternative to Restricted-Use Soil Fumigants, Including Methyl Bromide
…approved label, fluensulfone meets the safety requirements in the law. The EPA’s final regulatory decision document will be available in EPA docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0629 at www.regulations.gov by Sept. 19, 2014. R204…
California Labor Agency and California Community Colleges to Administer $1 Million Drought-related Training Program in the San Joaquin Valley
…the administration’s continuing commitment to provide additional resources to severely affected communities in vital agricultural areas.” According to California Community Colleges Chancellor Brice W. Harris, “This agreement will give men…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…(NRCS) easement programs – Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, Grasslands Reserve Program and Wetlands Reserve Program – into two components. One component protects farmlands and grasslands, and the other…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review Sept. 5
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.ers.usda.gov www.nrcs.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fsa.usda.gov…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company. ABOUT KINGS BASIN WATER AUTHORITY The Kings Basin Water Authority includes nearly 60 public, private and non-governmental organizations that…
Almond Board: Entertainment for Gala Dinner
…ceremonies. He will be joined on stage by Vegas comedian/ventriloquist Taylor Mason and comedian/magician Mike Hammer. The trio’s entertainment will feature clean humor and audience interaction. Following the comedians, a…