…and eradication partnership one of the most effective programs for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), county departments of agriculture,…
New Crops Trending in Southern California
…the water situation in the state. The price of water in Southern California continues to lead the nation, and more restrictions on uninterrupted service are expected to be handed down…
State Board of Food and Agriculture to Host Drought Forum at the Fresno Fairgrounds on May 5
…state have made significant strides in water conservation and efficiency, reducing overall water use and producing more food and fiber than ever before. These conservation and efficiency efforts are only…
Top-Four Myths of the California Drought
…Those claiming that the water rights are overappropriated have taken all of the water rights maintained by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), added them up, and declared that…
Water Use Continuing to Drop in Southern County
A southern California county has seen their water use numbers drop by half from 2007, and it isn’t due entirely to conservation. Water Use Continuing to Drop San Diego County…
Zero Human Wildfires for One Ranger District Last Year
How did an Arizona based Forest Service Ranger District accomplish a feat for the first time in fifty years? Rod Bain reports. Zero Human Wildfires for One Ranger District Last…
USDA Announces Building Blocks for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…as expand the use of covers on 10 percent of anaerobic lagoons used in dairy cattle and hog operations. Conservation of Sensitive Lands: Use the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and…
Editorial: Championing the Ag-Conservation Connection
Karen Sweet In this week’s From the Golden West editorial, Sabrina Hill tells us about a California woman whom she calls a champion for the connection between agriculture and conservation….
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Earth Day
…INTRODUCTION Human beings and the natural world are on a collision course. Human activities inflict harsh and often irreversible damage on the environment and on critical resources. If not checked,…
Hungry Pest
…and trees this Spring. Hungry Pest Check the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service webpage to see if your state has a federal quarantine–or could make a good home–for…
Voluntary Conservation Effort to Clear California San Joaquin Valley Air Gets a Thumbs Up from Regulators
Voluntary efforts by farmers, ranchers, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve air quality in California’s San Joaquin Valley have received regulatory acknowledgement from…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review April 17
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, conservation in California, the pest and…
Marketing Easier for Small Businesses Online
…online branding schemes are nowadays. A decade ago, starting an online presence in any realm was challenging, time consuming and expensive if you paid for the services. Popplewell says growers…
USDA: Record Number of Organic Producers in U.S.
…is committed to connecting organic farmers and businesses with resources to ensure the continued growth of the organic industry. Along with programs to support conservation, provide access to loans and…