…heritage of the city. The organization’s goal is to provide young people with the resources they need to lead positive, productive, self-reliant lives. Donations can be made online only by…
House Agriculture Committee Questions EPA ‘Burdensome Policies’
…their livelihood from the land creating a natural incentive to adopt practices that enhance long-term viability of its resources. We must continue to advocate for our voluntary conservation practices that…
Agri View: Growing Pumpkins
…that the only thing that will increase the size of the fruit comes out of the vines and the vines must get support from the natural root. For growing really…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…the strategies, methods and treatments that safeguard our crops, plants, and natural resources from invasive threats.” Since the 2014 Farm Bill was enacted, APHIS has funded more than 1,200 projects…
CornPAC Launches Website, Preps for Auction in New Orleans
…and pool together their resources for greatest impact.” The CornPAC Auction is the annual fundraiser for the PAC, featuring both a live and silent auction, food, drink, and camaraderie. The…
California Winegrape Crush Down from 2014
Winegrape crush down 5 percent The California Agricultural Statistics Service released its annual Preliminary Grape Crush Report, summarizing the size and value of the 2015 California grape crush. Allied Grape…
CCM Responds to Introduction of Feinstein Water Bill
…for Central Valley Water Project water users, namely growers in the Friant service area. Challenges also persist in Southern California which requires attention at the federal level. “CCM was closely…
Ron Craft to Lead National Cotton Ginners Association
…loss control specialist for the Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association and headed up its safety-related activities since 1998, was named the recipient of NCGA’s 2015-2016 Charles C. Owen Distinguished Service Award….
Western View: Bee Colony Collapses Cause Found?
…Conservation. She says the study demonstrates that the spread of the combination of virus and Varroa Mite was human-caused as it followed the paths of bees being shipped, often internationally…
Voluntary Conservation Journey
By Tim McCabe / Photo courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. How one Ohio farmer’s experience of voluntary conservation efforts have grown over a five decade period. That’s coming…
Pistachio Cultivar Beneficial During Low Chill
…and Natural Resources’ (UC ANR) Statewide Pistachio Day heard about research looking at helping growers find a better match for their female Kerman variety during low chill years. Cooperative Extension…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…eliminate the threat of invasive species and diseases that can damage or destroy our agricultural products and natural environment. The efforts are aimed at keeping California’s natural environment and food…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…agencies have until March 31 to request the state Department of Water Resources to modify basin boundaries for areas where it is believed the existing boundaries are not appropriate. Regulations…
Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population
…and other growers. Sabrina Hill reports. Seed Industry Working to Protect Butterfly Population Andy Ernst is the owner of Ernst Conservation Seeds. He points out he’s also a farmer and…