The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced updates to the performance measures for several programs. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will be applying the updates moving forward beginning with…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Details Grower’s Experience with Dust Reduction
…to make sure to jump on that as soon as you hear about incentives becoming available from the Air Resources Board because they do go fast,” Williams noted. “The other…
Pretty Plants that Repel Biting Bugs in Your Garden
…the plant’s natural bug-repelling oils. Lemongrass is also easy to grow from seed and should also be kept it in a container. Mosquitoes, moths, and flies tend to stay away…
Disaster Assistance Bill Moves Through House Ag Committee
…(WHIP+) to cover natural disasters in 2020 and 2021. Eligible losses under the legislation will include damage related to wildfires and drought, as well as other extreme weather events. The…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…their farms while also conserving natural resources,” Acting RMA Administrator Richard Flournoy said in a news release. “We are dedicated to responding to the needs of producers, and this flexibility is…
Pests and Diseases that can Wreak Havoc on Spinach
…Most people don’t think of grasshoppers as destructive, but these little insects eat up to half their body weight in plant matter each day. Fortunately, there are many natural ways…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
…by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee includes several provisions to assist with water concerns. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest headlines in agriculture….
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-21-21
…for renewable natural gas usage in CA projected to be costly, and the steps growers are taking in almond orchards as harvest approaches. Tune in to the show for these…
Push for Renewable Natural Gas Usage in California Will Be Costly
…replacing fossil natural gas with renewable natural gas has great potential. Taking organic waste and turning it into an energy source can be very practical in many applications. However, when…
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
The Energy Infrastructure Act was recently passed by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee by a vote of 13-7. The legislation includes several provisions that will assist with some…
Bats are Nocturnal Creatures Providing Natural Pollination and Pest Control
…provide natural pollination and pest control for your yard. They love mosquitos, too! And because bats can eat in amounts up to half of its body weight, that means that…
UC Davis Receives $6 Million to Promote Safe Pesticide Use
…be using the funding to expand the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative (PERC) initiative. “We are honored to have been chosen to continue this work, building upon the success of the…
Emergency Procedures Authorized to Provide Crop Insurance Flexibilities
…also working to have insurance companies issue indemnity payments to policyholders at a quicker pace. “Crop insurance helps producers weather natural disasters like drought,” RMA Acting Administrator Richard Flournoy said…
New Online Course on Vertebrate Pest Management Available
…UC IPM’s library of online training resources. The course provides information on the description, biology, and ecology of ground squirrels and pocket gophers. It also features an overview of control…