…Central Valley prove this rationale wrong, Mitchell said. The farm visits were sponsored by the UC Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation Center (CASI), USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the California…
Western View: Kings Forest
…Land Management or the US Forest Service. Pressure has been building to develop theses lands but at the same time, the environmental movement has been pushing to preserve them and…
Counting Natural Defenses with Aphids, Spider Mites
There are good natural defenses for aphids and spider mites and monitoring for those biological control agents is as important are scouting for the pest. Monitoring Aphid Controls Integrated Pest…
Farm Credit Service Turns 100
…Services to be there in good times, but more importantly in tough times.” Todd Van Hoose, President and CEO of Farm Credit Service, said they’re grateful for the support and…
Help for Central Valley Rice Producers
NRCS and Ducks Unlimited Looking to Help Central Valley Rice Producers Improve Irrigation Efficiency USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications from California landowners in 10 Central…
New Greenhouse Aids ACP Control
A new Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) research greenhouse will open next week. Citrus leaders say the facility will aid natural ACP control efforts. Cal Poly Pomona Opens Research and Insect…
Funding for Urban Ag Conservation
NACD, NRCS announce $2 million for urban ag conservation The National Association of Conservation Districts, in partnership with USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service, has awarded $2 million in grants to…
Ag Secretary Vilsack a Potential VP Candidate
…told NBC he’s happy to talk about all aspects of government. In his words, he told NBC to “bring it on.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Apps for Ag Hackathon Prizes Awarded
…live audience at the California State Fair. The Apps for Ag hackathon, which was sponsored by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, the California State Fair and the City of Sacramento,…
Organic Symposium Proceedings Now Available
…of nine UC Agriculture and Natural Resources research and extension centers across the state of California. Ten acres at the 330-acre center are certified organic and available for organic research….
First-Ever National Academy of Sciences Prize
…to future growth, resilience and conservation of resources and the environment,” said Rob Horsch, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation deputy director of agricultural development. “This new prize will acknowledge, reward…
Extreme Weather Drives Change
…some good things that come from extreme weather, both wet and dry. Important policy changes for California have resulted because of droughts in the past. Department of Water Resources Interstate…
Agri View: Fire Ant Problem
…impact on agriculture and natural resources by damaging crops, agricultural equipment, and impacting wildlife. As an urban pest, IFA are a nuisance pest and can cause allergic reactions including rare…
U.S. Breweries Ride Labeling Wave
…The labeling move is “an effort to get in line with where consumers are,” said Craft Brew CEO Andy Thomas. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….