…beans and melons. When trying to decide what crop to bring into the rotation for 2020, Diener thought of butternut squash, a relatively large, thick-skinned squash that has little pest…
USDA Hosting Webinars to Assist Cattle Industry Members
…cohosted by USDA and the Extension Risk Management Education Program on Thursday, November 12. The webinar will provide important information related to price risk, livestock markets, and risk management resources…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the shift in pest management, USDA outlines the projects…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 11-10-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the shift in pest management, USDA outlines the projects…
CAPCA Conference Wraps Up Its First Online Edition
The California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) recently concluded the online edition of its annual conference. A multitude of presentations and continuing education credits were available between October 12…
Tool to Quantify Soil Health Benefits Available from AFT
…benefits of soil health conservation practices. The practices include no-till or reduced tillage, cover cropping, nutrient management, and conservation crop rotation. The tool presents the net economic benefits in a…
Dairy Methane Reduction Projects Receive $25.4 Million from CDFA
…Development Program (DDRDP) and the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP). CDFA awarded nearly $25.4 million in grant funding to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions coming from California dairy and livestock…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
…given by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. California will be seeking federal reimbursement for 75 percent of hotel costs. The program has been concentrated in the Central Valley, Imperial Valley,…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…will also have a reduction to matching requirements. Soil health, weather, and drought resistance have been highlighted as national priorities. Modifications were also made to Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP)…
Future Navel Orangeworm Issues with Warming Temperatures
…early to avoid a new generation of the pest. “A better understanding of future navel orangeworm pressure on California’s major nut crops can help facilitate and strategize integrated pest management…
Officials Addressing the 74 ACP Discoveries Found North of the Grapevine
…June. The trappings have been equally dispersed in residential and commercial citrus. Staff from CDFA’s Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division (CPDPD) are working on area treatments and getting delimitation…
Water Agencies Call for Support in Developing Voluntary Agreements
…management of the Delta watershed as a whole is going to require cooperation among agencies. A comprehensive, Delta watershed-wide approach to water management will hinge on collaboration and integrated solutions….
Industry Groups Encourage Mandatory Labeling for Cell-Based Meat
…to work together in the management of safety and labeling standards for the products. FDA is tasked with overseeing cell collection, cell banks, cell growth, and differentiation. The responsibility will…
Task Force Addressing Increased ACP Trap Finds in Commercial Citrus
…that citrus groves remain safe. Growers and pest control advisors are being asked to continue following best management protocols. It is important to understand when and where ACP may be…