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
…fumigants. Under the Montreal Protocol, EPA has phased out methyl bromide because its use depletes the ozone layer. Nematodes are difficult to control and can cause significant economic damage by…
California Labor Agency and California Community Colleges to Administer $1 Million Drought-related Training Program in the San Joaquin Valley
From: California Community Colleges Employment Training Panel Labor & Workforce Development Agency The California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), the Employment Training Panel (ETP), and the California Community Colleges…
USDA Video: What the Farm Bill Means for New Farmers
…for new farmers. Some of the questions of this discussion were: • What tools does USDA offer new and beginning farmers? • Are there new programs in the Farm Bill…
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…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB – What Works and What Doesn’t
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida features a summary report of what does and doesn’t work for HLB for Highlands County citrus growers. Want to learn more?…
The Land and Water Conservation Fund at 50
…wildlife. The Fund helps to protect these natural resources while also benefiting local communities that depend on the 800,000-plus tourists who visit these public lands and waters each year. More…
CDFA Announces Vacancy on the Beet Curly Top Virus Control Program Advisory Board
…visit the branch’s web page at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/ipc/curlytopvirus/ctv_hp.htm; or contact: Patrick Akers, Acting Branch Chief of the Integrated Pest Control Branch at (916) 262-1102, by fax (916) 262-2020, or e-mail Patrick.Akers@cdfa.ca.gov….
High School Ag Program Expands
As AgNet West has reported on before, the FARMS Leadership program provides high school students hands-on learning in all agriculture fields by touring local companies and learning what all goes…
Livestock Producers Urged to Enroll in Disaster Assistance Program by Oct. 1
…Forage Disaster Program list online, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/disaster-register. Producers who already contacted the county office and have an appointment scheduled need do nothing more. “In just four months since disaster assistance…
USDA Video: Stamps Honor Farmers Markets
Four postage stamps honor farmers markets and farmers. For more information: www.usda.gov www.ams.usda.gov…