…FSA county committee elections are available at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections. Nomination forms for the 2015 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on…
World Ag Expo Presents Valley Children’s Hospital with $36,350 Check
The International Agri-Center and World Ag Expo presented a check in the amount of $36,350 to Valley Children’s Hospital during the hospital’s All Guild Picnic at Sumner Peck Ranch on…
Forest Service Chief Invites Public Participation in National Get Outdoors Day
…The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world. Public lands the Forest…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities
…a total of $250,000 to help rural families repair and rehabilitate their homes. Southeastern Vermont Community Action Program, the Vermont Center for Independent Living, Northeast Employment and Training Organization, and…
Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer Potential and Research
Experts are concerned about the potential damage the Polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) could have in California, and industry leaders teamed up to bring Israeli researchers to the United States…
The Western View: Saving Butterflies
…problem. Through extensive scientific research it became clear that a major factor was habitat loss. As the human population grew the Monarch’s only food source – milkweed – became scarce….
Workshop Explains Soil Water Tension Importance
…predict irrigations and save in the long run. The Center for Irrigation Technology at California State University of Fresno held an irrigation workshop for citrus and grapes last week, looking…
Central Valley ACP Update
…for the newly established Psyllid Management Areas in the County. If you are interested in volunteering as a team leader, contact Judy. Citrus Research Board Grower Meeting Set for July…
EPA Finalizes Proposed ‘Waters of the US’ Rule
…of waters and wetlands throughout the country that detailed the extent of its proposal, but it wasn’t until the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology was doing research in…
S&W Seed Company to Participate in the 2015 World Seed Congress
…of S&W Seed Company, commented, “Following our acquisition of DuPont Pioneer’s alfalfa seed production and research assets, S&W has become a true ‘one-stop shop’ for farmers’ alfalfa seed needs. “We…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers to file a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (AD-1026) with their local USDA Service Center by June 1,…
Battling Food Safety Misinformation
Food safety experts say they are battling public misinformation problems like many others agriculture related groups. Battling Food Safety Misinformation UC Davis Extension Research Specialist Trevor Suslow says there is…
Trials Looking Into Rhodococcus Field Transfer
Researchers have identified a bacteria that causes bushy top syndrome in pistachios, and trials are looking into transfer possibilities of the bacteria in the field. Trials Looking Into Field Transfer…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets…