…their applications are considered for 2020 funding. For additional information about CSP, please schedule an appointment with your local USDA Service Center. https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/. More information can be found at farmers.gov/….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-14-20
…China, the almond 2020 forecast, research to combat Pierce’s Disease in vineyards and how the availability of biological solutions for agribusiness is improving. Tune in to the show for these…
Fresno State Enology Building Renamed After Winery Supporter
…student experience in Jordan College programs that included horticulture, the Center for Irrigation Technology and the Viticulture and Enology Research Center. “While Don never personally attended Fresno State, he knew…
Exciting Research to Combat Pierce’s Disease in Vineyards
Steve McIntyre, Monterey Pacific, Inc., Soledad The Pierce’s Disease/Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board is involved in various different types of research projects on behalf of the industry. The PD/GWSS Board provides…
The Western View: Don’t Let The Virus Make You Crazy
…virus, but now it is time to learn how to deal with the mental cost of fear and social distancing. The Center for Disease Control has some specific tips to…
UCR Expert: News Accounts Exaggerate Current Threat of Asian Giant Hornets
Doug Yanega ~ UC Riverside Entomology Research Museum Senior Scientist Though “murder hornets” are dominating recent headlines, there are no Asian Giant Hornets currently known to be living in the…
APHIS to Establish National Incident Coordination Center
…a National Incident Coordination Center. The effort will provide direct support to producers who are unable to move their animals to market as a result of complications caused by COVID-19….
California Sees Even More Water Litigation
…for its administration of the SWP. The Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity, Restore the Delta, and Planning and Conservation League argue that there is not enough being done to…
Almond Update: NOW SIT Research Continuing to Evolve, Improve
…and possible ways to continue to improve how the sterile insects are delivered. Listen to Lewis’ full interview. Almond Update: NOW SIT Research Continuing to Evolve, Improve About the Author…
How to Manage a Free-Range Flock
…chickens. Before adding either of these to your farm, make sure that you do adequate research to make sure you pick what works best for you and your farm. If…
Working Together: Later Irrigation Could Improve Walnut Health, Save Water
Irrigation research funded by the California Walnut Board is showing that growers may be watering trees too early in the season. UC Davis researcher Ken Shackel said several of his…
Rice Growers Look Forward to ‘Normal’ Planting Season
…at the end of May, into early June at the latest. Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service show that California growers are expected to plant 500,000…
USDA Reports Record Enrollment in Key Farm Safety-Net Programs
…to conduct business with the FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment. More information…
San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Plans: ‘Probably Not Realistic’
…overestimate the potential of expanding water supplies. “They’re probably not realistic,” said Ellen Hanak, Director of PPIC’s Water Policy Center. “It’s very unlikely that they’re going to be able to…