…with handler Mariah DeNijs last week at the U.S. Postal Service facility in West Sacramento, Cairo targeted an out-of-state shipment of crabapple that contained Pseudocneorhinus bifasciatus, also known as the…
State Board Drops Planned Grazing Rule
After hearing from ranchers across the state about their different grazing practices and the numerous environmental benefits of grazing, the State Water Resources Control Board has decided to scrap efforts…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…the updated figures on cash receipts, the USDA Economic Research Service also posted a new table detailing production expenses for farms and ranches. Those figures show that at the same…
Water for Food Security, A Global Conference At UC Davis
…surface water resources and declining water quality. The conference will feature talks from policy makers, researchers, development investors and industry leaders from around the world. The ultimate goal will be…
Using Organic Methods to Improve Soil Health
Cathy Isom tells us how the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is lending a helping hand to organic farmers. Healthy Soil…
Record Walnut Production Forecast
…Measurement (O.M.) Survey, officially conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service from August 1 through August 29, 2015. There were a few samples completed before August 1 for training and…
DuPont Pioneer Commits $300,000 to Food and Agricultural Education Grants
…attend training, purchase equipment and materials, and conduct end-of-course assessments. “We expect agriculture teachers to be ‘jacks-of-all-trades’ as they must teach a variety of agricultural and natural resources related subjects…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
The Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce the 2015 finalists for the prestigious California Leopold Conservation Award, which honors private landowner…
School Children Eating More Fruits and Vegetables – Fact Sheet From the USDA
…resources to help them serve the healthier meals. Now is not the time to backpedal on a healthier future for our kids—that is why Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is encouraging…
USFRA Survey Reveals Consumer Attitudes on Sustainability and Agriculture
…learning how farmers and ranchers are doing more with fewer resources and impact, while preserving the land for the next generation. “The findings of the sustainability survey provide many insights…
A Renewed Push for a New Way to Pay for Fighting Wildfires
Once again the Forest Service is having to take money from other activities to pay the skyrocketing costs of fighting this season’s wildfires. A Renewed Push for a New Way…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…and environmental sciences, and digital library resources. Since 2012, the San Joaquin Valley – and California as a whole – has experienced the most severe drought conditions in its recorded…
Conservation to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture
…contribute to protecting and preserving our precious natural resources,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “These speakers will be able to provide insight…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are proud to announce the 2015 finalists for the prestigious California Leopold Conservation Award, which honors private landowner achievement…