…Department of Water Resources (DWR) demonstrated strong numbers as the new water year begins. As of last week, all but three reservoirs listed were operating at or above the historical…
Sugar Beets Show Strong Potential as Livestock Feed
…Steve Kaffka, Extension Specialist in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis. “It seems a natural opportunity for dairy producers to take a look at what would be a…
UC ANR Takes In-Depth Look at the Cannabis Industry
…research publication from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, California Agriculture, highlights multiple components for the development of legal cannabis in California. The special issue details the history of cannabis in…
Almond Update: Nominate for the Almond Achievement Award
…to know if you know someone who has added value to the California almond industry through long-term service, innovations, or contributions. Listen to Bailey’s full interview. Almond Update: Nominate for the…
CDFA’s New ‘One-Stop-Shop” Farmer Resource Portal
…ranchers by increasing access to information to help farming operations. The portal is available here: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/farmerresources/ This webpage is a “one-stop shop” for farmers and ranchers to find information about…
‘Windows of Opportunity’ for Summer Cover Crops
The Natural Resources Conservation Service of California held another cover crop field day to show producers that summer cover crops are possible. NRCS says the practice reduces soil erosion, increases…
Updated Import Restrictions for Various Seed Types
…Inspection Service has been testing imported seed for several different pathogens since November 2018, particularly pospiviroidae. Shipments of seed from numerous different countries have tested positive for multiple types of…
Shaping the ‘Women for the Land’ Initiative in California
…subject matter for the learning circle events. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has been an important supporter of the Women for the Land initiative. AFT California was awarded a Conservation…
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in DMC Program
…local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…Western Growers, the Produce Marketing Association, Bayer CropScience, SISC, Sustainable Conservation, The Monterey County Sustainability Working Group and Measure to Improve. The event is intended to offer actionable information to…
NCBA Announces Leadership Changes
…18 years of experience in natural resource and land use issues. Prior to his tenure with PLC and NCBA, he owned and operated a consulting firm specializing in natural resource…
New Tool Improves Beekeepers’ Overwintering Odds and Bottom Line
…and immature bees. USDA/ARS photo by Peggy Greb TUCSON, ARIZONA (ARS – September 18, 2019) — A new tool from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) can predict the odds that…
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPPC-Sept. 17, 2019) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) finalized its New Swine Inspection System (NSIS). “We applaud the USDA for introducing a…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…in more than five decades, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is modernizing inspection at market hog slaughter establishments with a goal of protecting public health while allowing…