…excretions that many agricultural pests produce. Ant control is fairly limited for growers. Chlorpyrifos is slowly going away as a tool and doesn’t kill the colony queen. Current ant baits…
Proposition 15 Defeated: ‘Farmers Can Breathe A Little Easier’
…of industry groups rallied in opposition to the proposition and were ultimately successful in their efforts. The measure threatened voter-approved tax protections for commercial and agricultural properties enacted under Proposition…
Researchers Continue Work to Address Rice Weeds in California
…approach is taken. It is also advised to consult with local Agricultural Commissioners in regard to buffer zones and aerial restrictions. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
USDA Hosting Webinars to Assist Cattle Industry Members
…include personnel from USDA Cattle and Carcass Training Centers, the CME Group, and USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Listen to the radio report below. USDA Hosting Webinars to Assist Cattle Industry…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
…Act and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Act until 2025. A study by the National Academy of Sciences will be commissioned to examine the transmission of chronic wasting disease…
Mandarins Showing Promise in First Objective Survey
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service conducted the Mandarin Objective Measurement Survey for the first time this year, getting a baseline for California production. Because it is a new survey, a…
Agricultural Committees Undergo Leadership Changes
Leadership positions in Congressional agricultural committees will undergo some changes in light of the recent election. Both the U.S. Senate and House Ag Committees are going to be led by…
Week in Review: H-2A Wages Stabilized and Cooling Weather Helps Citrus
…Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003. The National Center for Appropriate Technology is currently offering free hedgerow plants for California farmers. The week’s major headlines can be sent directly…
H-2A Labor Rates Stay the Same Through 2022
…Cost Index. The index is a function of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is a national average that will cover most agricultural jobs. All of this could change after…
California Water Districts Receive Funding Through WaterSMART Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) selected the recipients of funding support as part of the WaterSMART Initiative. NRCS selected 31 priority areas to receive a…
Webinar to Highlight Emerging Research on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service and Farm Foundation is hosting an online event focused on beginning farmers and ranchers. The Emerging Research on Beginning Farmers and…
EPA Finalized Rule for Exclusion Zones for Pesticide Applications
…Exclusion Zone requirements. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley said the changes should make the regulation simpler and easier for producers to comply with….
FFA Concludes Virtual National Convention
…from this year’s national officer team. The annual National Days of Service was also a tremendous success this year. By the end of the convention, more than 280 chapters from…
Free Hedgerow Plants and On-Farm Consultations from NCAT
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is currently offering free hedgerow plants for California farmers. NCAT is also offering free consultations for farmers that may be interested in planting…