…in the American Lamb Checkoff Program, compiles information from econometric modeling which found that the checkoff program added nearly three percent to the value of retail lamb. The report is…
Finding Cover Crops That Work for Producers
https://youtu.be/Vft8f-CMA10 Another cover crops field day at the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center (PMC) demonstrated how research is finding ways to make cover crops work for all…
Tamarixia and Other Biological Control Efforts to Stop ACP
Tamarixia radiata continue to be developed and released as a means to combat Asian citrus psyllids (ACP). David Morgan, program manager for the Biological Control Program at the California Department…
Nutria Eradication Will Require Sustained Efforts
…that we can because they reproduce so quickly,” said CDFW Invasive Species Program Manager Martha Volkoff. “Thus far, we’ve either fully or partially assessed over 300,000 acres throughout the state…
Almond Update: Maximize Yields with New CASP Workshops
Another series of workshops from the California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) is available for producers this month. Almond Board of California’s Senior Manager of Irrigation and Water Efficiency, Spencer Cooper, said the workshops would…
USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help with H2A Applications, Managing Loans
…timeline built around a farmer’s hiring needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-TXREaZhnI&feature=youtu.be The H-2A Visa Program – also known as the temporary agricultural workers program – helps American farmers fill employment gaps by hiring…
Farmers Need Disaster Relief Now
…the same time, Puerto Rico’s humanitarian crisis continues and reauthorizing the Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico program at $600 million is critical. “In times of unprecedented natural disaster, our nation…
Seed Industry Storms the Hill
…USDA agriculture research, including critical programs like the Germplasm Enhancement of Maize (GEM) program and the National Plant Germplasm System. GEM is a unique public-private partnership between the federal government,…
App Brings STEM Agriculture Games to Youth
…standards are: Keys to Stewardship (science); The Great Seed Search (technology); Thrive (engineering); and Operation Peanut Butter (math). Download the free My American Farm STEM app from the App Store…
Trusted, reliable protection
…other fungicides. These traits allow for compatibility in tank mixes, making Phostrol an excellent fit for many disease management programs. How does it work? A fully systemic fungicide, Phostrol readily…
California Climate Investments Make Progress on Emissions Goal
…Healthy Soils Program, Dairy Digester Research and Development Program and the Alternative Manure Management Program. Since the cap-and-trade funds have been made available, CDFA has distributed $340 million of the…
Ag Groups Urge Congress to Include Water in Infrastructure Package
…conservation and water storage, the group is seeking a more streamlined environmental regulating and permitting process. “As we are thinking about a large infrastructure package for roads and bridges there…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a program that is promoting pollinator health and an…
Program to Promote Pollinator Health Hits Milestone
…enhanced or new pollinator habitat, which has included an estimated eight million people participating in the program. Over the past several years, strengthening pollinator health has become a major focal…