…“The Act and Order” are available online at beefboard.org/beef-act-and-order, or you can contact our office and we can ensure you get a copy. USDA Oversight The Act and The Order…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-09-19
…demographics, efforts to modernize the Endangered Species Act, pumpkin patches that kick-started the fall season and the 92 National FFA Convention. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Efforts to Modernize Endangered Species Act
…legislation has been around for a number of decades, but the way it’s currently being implemented is having a very detrimental impact on a number of issues that impact agriculture,…
Breakthrough in the Battle Against HLB
…be responsible for HLB, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas). The development of the bacteria in a lab setting should help researchers better understand CLas and confirm that it is in fact the…
California Receives Nearly $28 Million for Dairy Margin Coverage
…USDA not only for prioritizing the DMC in farm-bill implementation but adjusting it in a way that provided additional benefit to producers.” Dairy producers appear to be much better served…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…promotes economic growth and supports our producers. Building on the success of the year-round E15 rule, this forward-looking agreement makes improvements to the RFS program that will better harness the…
Rotating Insecticides to Combat Resistance
Alternating between insecticides, instead of mixing, may be a better approach for combating resistance among pests. At the recent Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at Kearney Ag Center, Cooperative Extension…
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
…product that comes from an animal is also a no-no, and that includes any meat. The smells of the decomposing meat will only act as a magnet for rats, foxes,…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Talking Microbiomes
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
California farmers and ranchers should see some noticeable benefits from the latest trade deal that has been agreed to with Japan. President Donald Trump recently signed the new trade deal…
National Chicken Council Unveils New Sustainability Resources
…chicken today as 1965 has 50% less impact on the environment. Many factors have contributed to the reduced environmental impact of producing chicken1, including: 75% fewer resources required in poultry…
Storing Fruits and Vegetables Properly for Winter
…cellar. What better way than with fruits and vegetables from the garden. Cathy Isom has some tips for you about storing fruits and vegetables properly for winter. That’s coming up…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
…an important step to ensure that California’s voluntary agreements succeed in better managing water supplies. “While I disagree about the efficacy and necessity of Senate Bill 1, I look forward…
UC ANR Takes In-Depth Look at the Cannabis Industry
…the guidelines for cannabis cultivation has undergone significant delays as the state works to build infrastructure for a commodity which is still federally prohibited. The July-December 2019 issue of the…