…allowing property access to perform critical eradication activities. The Oriental fruit fly is known to target over 230 different fruit, vegetable, and plant commodities. Damage occurs when the female fruit fly…
UCCE Webinars Offered During Invasive Species Action Week
Courtesy California Fish & Wildlife Beginning on June 3, UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) will be offering a series of free lunchtime webinars to highlight Invasive Species Action Week. The webinar…
USDA Announces Support for Farmers Impacted by Unjustified Retaliation and Trade Disruption
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will take several actions to assist farmers in response to trade damage from unjustified retaliation and…
USDA Releases Baseline Data on Antimicrobial Use by Beef and Swine Operations
…sites and feedlots were for animal health – such as to prevent, control, or treat respiratory disease – although the reasons for antimicrobial use varied across species, route of administration,…
Almond Matters: Ant Identification Critical to Management Approach
…may be in almond orchards is especially important as not all ants pose a risk to almonds. Some ant species are actually considered to be more beneficial than they are…
High Protein Grain You Can Grow in Your Garden
…purple, so it can act as an ornamental plant that adds height to your garden, as well. Quinoa comes in several varieties. Some develop into different colors, and some are…
How Sunflowers Provide a Helping Hand
…people grow sunflowers for the simple fact that they are stunning, massive flowers that brighten up the scene. However, sunflowers are beneficial in the garden for many reasons. They are…
Legislation to Relieve Regulatory Burden on Livestock Haulers
…(ELDs). In the Senate, the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act was introduced by Senators Ben Sasse and Jon Tester and was supported by 16 other senators. The bill would…
Identify and Get Rid of Pesky Garden Critters
…Get Rid of Pesky Garden Critters Aphids are interesting creatures which can wreak havoc on your garden. They are usually small green bugs with a soft body. Different species of…
Grow Milkweed for a Specific Insect
…bees and other pollinators. Butterflies don’t only need nectar, but also need food at the caterpillar stage. The leaves of all milkweed species are the ONLY food that the caterpillars…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
The Fish and Game Commission (Commission) is considering four bumblebee species to be listed as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The Xerces Society, Defenders of Wildlife, and…
NCBA Welcomes Legislation Aimed to Help Livestock Haulers
…animal welfare, highway safety, and the well-being of livestock haulers. S. 1255, the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act, was introduced by Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) with a bipartisan group…
Trees with Leaves You Can Eat
…of Ours. There are many trees with leaves that you can actually eat. For example, Linden trees. Commonly used to line streets and act as windbreaks. Their leaves are said…
NCC Says E15 Waiver Will Harm Chicken Producers
…specified in the Act in whole or in part based on a petition by one or more States, by any person subject to the requirements of the Act, or by…