New research supports the theory of stocking up post-harvest carbohydrates for almond trees. Carb-Loading Almond Trees Post-Harvest At a recent field day, Cooperative Extension Pomology Tree Nut Advisor David Doll…
USDA Funds New Pilot Project
The Almond Board of California (ABC) will join with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and other partners in carrying out a new USDA-funded pilot project designed to give both almond…
Groups Mobilize Aid in the Wake of Big Wildfires
…wildfire disasters—the Emergency Watershed Protection Program, in particular, as well the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. USDA officials said arrangements have been made with a ranch on the perimeter of the…
Keeping Potassium Levels Up During Season
…Extension Pomology Tree Nut Advisor David Doll addressed potassium applications at a recent field day. Doll says some growers might want to consider in-season applications to keep potassium levels up….
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadline
…protections offered by this program, because despite the very best forecasts, markets can change.” Vilsack encouraged producers to use the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Agency Service (FSA) online Web…
Maximizing Nitrogen During Post-Harvest
…field day focusing on growers’ practices after harvest. Cooperative Extension Tree Nut Pomology Advisor David Doll says growers can remember to do a couple of things to maximize their nitrogen…
Sage Grouse Stays off Endangered Species List
…ranchers across the West and the states’ efforts, not due to the Environmental Impact Statements, which have yet to even be implemented.” In early 2014, PLC and NCBA filed detailed…
USDA Commits $2.5 Million to Expand New Farmer Education
…Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency programs that can provide financial, disaster or technical assistance to the agricultural community. She spoke with AgNet West before the official announcement Tuesday…
Hearing On Proposed California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…USDA Hearing on Proposed Milk Marketing Order can be heard HERE. (Audio only) Please visit the revised California Hearing Page for all hearing information including logistics, proposals, transcripts and exhibits….
California’s FREP/WPHA Conference Comes to Seaside November 5-6, 2015
…those materials in consideration of existing environmental issues. The content is geared toward a wide range of agriculturalists, including agricultural supply and service consultants, growers, university extension specialists, certified crop…
“It’s All in the Sauce” Contest at the 7th Annual Testicle Festival
…a rocky mountain oyster, now is the time! Please call the Agri-Culture Office for tickets, 831-722-6622 or go online www.agri-culture.us. Visit the Testicle Festival Facebook Page for additional information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Testicle-Festival…
Commentary: FDA Overreaches with New Food-Safety Regulations
…approach. For example, the proposed water standard in the rule for growing and harvesting produce was based on an Environmental Protection Agency recreational water standard, yet FDA failed to make…
Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat
…supply is unknown. Other irrigation districts and water users have had their water diversions curtailed. In other areas, there is groundwater, but pumping water is expensive and so far agency…
State Legislative Session Ends in Flurry of Votes
…Rich Matteis. “Some bills will help agriculture, and business generally, by not winning approval.” Two environmental bills—Senate Bills 32 and 350—received mixed outcomes last week, said Cynthia Cory, CFBF environmental…
