…in the natural enemies for spider mites.” At the Almond Board of California’s next ‘Training Tuesday’, Haviland will detail how growers need to monitor for both the pest and its natural enemies to ultimately…
The Western View: Really, It’s April Fool’s Day
…to add planes with glass floors to their fleet. The phony story was picked up on a wire service and ran as a legitimate story around the world. The joke…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…Rivera said in a press release. “The HAULS Act represents the best long-term solution — a permanent change to existing hours-of-service regulations that preserves animal welfare as well as safety…
Getting Started Growing Houseplants Hydroponically
…the leaf, where the plant’s natural rooting hormone is active. While the cut is still fresh, place the plant segment in a glass container with water. Choose a vessel with…
Week in Review: Drought Declared, Allocations Reduced, And Paid Leave to Be Retroactive
The Department of Water Resources has reduced the allocation for the State Water Project from 10 to five percent. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated 50 counties in California as…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…area of funding support would be directed at sustainable agricultural practices that combat climate change. A total of $1.135 billion would be invested to support conservation efforts, improve healthy soil…
Animal Agriculture Alliance Protecting Farmers from Animal Activists
…closely with the farms that could potentially be targeted. Animal Agriculture Alliance has a wide variety of resources available on their website, including farm security resources and tips for protecting…
USDA Will Be Engaging Producers About New Hemp Rule
…THC. “The Agriculture Marketing Service staff is going to begin conducting education and outreach to help people understand the rules’ requirements,” said USDA Deputy Undersecretary Mae Wu. “If there are…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Provide More COVID-19 Relief
…CFAP 2 beginning on April 5. The application window will remain open for 60 days. USDA’s Farm Service Agency is committing at least $2.5 million to outreach efforts. The primary…
USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments
…Deputy Secretary. Eyang has served in a variety of roles at USDA, including Program Analyst for the Food and Nutrition Service and Legislative Analyst in the Office of Congressional Relations….
The Western View: Colorado Governor, Activists Target Livestock Producers
…humans eating meat is every bit as natural as the grains of sand on a California beach. They want to think that munching on plants is somehow more natural, more…
Renewal Applications for CSP Being Extended
UPDATE: Deadline Extended to April 7 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will continue accepting renewal applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) through the end of the month. Those…
USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach
…department-wide effort to combat the effects of climate change wherever possible. Conservation of natural resources, biodiversity, and lands are essential components of those efforts. USDA relies on industry engagement and…
DWR Issues Allocation Reduction for State Water Project
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced an allocation reduction for the State Water Project (SWP). Initially, the allocation announced in December was for 10 percent of requested supplies…