…for 2021. Nearly four million acres were submitted by producers and landowners in the Grassland CRP, making 2021 the biggest year for submissions. “This increased interest in working lands conservation…
Higher-Skilled Labor Pool Will Be Key to Keeping U.S. Ag Competitive
…will also be crucial for ensuring the competitiveness of U.S. agriculture. “We have to assume that our competitors around the globe are doing exactly what we’re trying to do right…
Reemergence and Spread of Branched Broomrape Causes Concern
…not reached that point in California yet, its reemergence does pose a substantial risk. “The current threat is pretty severe in California because it’s a quarantine pest,” said Brad Hanson,…
Health Bite: Diet Myths Part Two
…will help you maintain muscle while burning fat. But again, when you eat it doesn’t change anything. This diet myth was likely created by protein supplement companies as a marketing…
‘Farm Safety Yields Real Results’
…production ag in the United States as recently as 2018. About 100 agricultural workers suffer a lost-work-time injury every day. National Farm Safety and Health Week has been recognized during…
Ventura County Women In Ag
…Ventura County Ag Commissioner, Ed Williams, recognized the importance of farm workers’ efforts and how it affects people’s everyday lives. “Farmers and farm workers a lot of times are working…
Development of A Statewide Pesticide Notification System Moves Forward
…framework for the new program. The focus groups include regulated industries, growers, community members, and regulators. Early in the process, the focus group sessions are designed to highlight questions and…
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
…of almond trees down the road. He may not be putting that in his dairy annual report because it doesn’t get manure. It’s not really a part of the dairy,”…
Concerns As Deadlines Approach for Budget Reconciliation Process
Congressional committees are continuing to work on their portions of the budget reconciliation process. The tentative deadline to complete the process is September 15. While it is unclear if the…
Vermicomposting Bin Can Be Good for Your Garden
…taken by Christopher Finot – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 Worm farms, also known as vermicomposting bins, are a great way for you to make nutrient-rich compost that can be…
Ag Rally at the Capitol
…Contact your local Farm Bureau office for more information. Listen to the full report below. Ag Rally at the Capitol See More From The Rally Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet…
Water Provisions of Infrastructure Bill Come After Years of Advocacy
…national level. It took more than three years of work to get Western water issues addressed in a federal infrastructure package. “We started making noise about this in Washington D.C….
MSOB: Making Informed Choices About Biological Approaches
…knowledge of how best to implement them or misconceptions as to what they can achieve. As the biologics field continues to expand with more products coming into the marketplace, understanding…
Navigable Waters Protection Rule Vacated by Federal Judge
…rule was developed. However, Judge Márquez determined that leaving the NWPR intact would cause “serious environmental harm.” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers are working to…