…for workers who have been exposed to COVID-19 but do not require hospitalization. Local governments are working with partners to provide additional services such as meals and wellness checks. “Agricultural…
Registration Available for Alfalfa and Forage Virtual Field Day
The annual Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day is still happening this year but will be hosted online. On Wednesday, September 23, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources will be hosting…
Working Together: Forecast Increase Not Unexpected
A big crop is expected this year for California walnuts, and the industry seems to be prepared. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the walnut objective forecast last week, and…
USDA Revises Conservation Provisions for Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has published the final rule updating certain conservation provisions. The final rule that was published recently provides updates on…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…and physical losses. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) also offers programs to help in the recovery process. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)’s Catastrophic Fire Recovery practice provides resource protection for…
Almond Update: Maximizing Returns With Proper Moisture Content
…Industry Communications Specialist Ashley Knoblauch said managing stockpiles is the key to avoid these issues. She said proper sampling and utilizing resources on their website can save producers headaches and…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Plant-Based Biopesticides and Concentration Complexities
…Specialist Dr. Raymond Cloyd studies those cases. These plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs) help crops fight off pests by increasing the amounts of natural defenses. Cloyd said there are notable quirks about…
USDA Extends Free Meal Programs for Children Through End of Year
…long as we can, legally and financially,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said in a news release. USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service is extending a series of waivers for…
California Growers Have A New Insecticide Available for Aphid Control
…and this is a novel chemistry for management of aphid and whitefly in those crops,” said Kate Walker, Technical Service Representative for BASF. “We were able to get registration on…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…application has received little research attention thus far. Westside Spreading LLC is collaborating on this project. By Jeannette E. Warnert Author – Communications Specialist UC Agriculture and Natural Resources brings…
Week in Review: Producers Pushing Through Fire Challenges and Olive Industry Troubles
…season following two years of hardships. The Almond Board of California is helping producers with harvest resources as the season approaches. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive all of the…
ESA to Potentially Reflect A New ‘Habitat’ Definition Under Proposal
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed a rule to amend the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with a new ‘habitat’ definition. The proposed rule is currently available for…
National FFA Numbers Reach Record Level
…in over 330 high schools. “The relevance of agriculture and the security of our country’s food, fiber and natural resources systems has never been more important,” National FFA CEO Mark…
National Preparedness Month Webinars from UCCE
…The interactive webinar will feature personnel from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and emergency responders. Some of the topics of the…