…idea of voluntary agreements. “They believe that a voluntary approach to water supply and ecosystem management is better than a restrictive, top-down regulatory approach and we’re hopeful that that goes…
USDA Adds Flexibility for Cover Crop Management in Crop Year 2020
…cover crops must be terminated while remaining eligible for crop insurance. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) developed new guidelines and…
CFBF: California Budget ‘A Win’ for Agriculture Despite Funding Cuts
…such as the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) and the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), the cuts could have been much more severe. There is also an understanding…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…Forest Management Demonstration Project (also known as “638’ contracts). There was also discussion on tribal woody biomass projects authorized by Public Law 115-325 (amending the Tribal Forest Protection Act). You…
Concern Raised by Increased Botrytis Presence
…the humidity and free water on tissues. It is important to note however that canopy management actions to increase airflow and light penetration need to be performed carefully so as…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…address aging infrastructure. Agency officials are considering several questions relating to water issues facing the state, including the economic impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, how to implement…
Section 18 Approved for Transform Use in Cotton
…product will be important this year, as environmental factors created a concerning situation the presence of lygus. “As always with any pesticide, we hope we don’t use it, but the…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
…series of measures to drive transparency and sustainability across our business,” said Werner Baumann, Chairman of the Board of Management of Bayer AG. “We will continue to advance our standard,…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Assistance Available Through UCCE
…the Healthy Soils Program, the State Water Efficiency and Energy Program, as well as the Alternative Manure Management Program all offer farmers and ranchers a multitude of different benefits. However,…
Spotted Lantern Fly Sparking California Concern
Courtesy UC Riverside University of California, Riverside (www.ucr.edu) UC Riverside is testing whether a sesame seed-sized wasp can control a pest that could seriously damage California crops including wine, walnuts,…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…and other benefits such as nutrient, water and dust management.” A total of 194 projects dispersed throughout 45 counties will be receiving $8.7 million in funding through the HSP Incentives…
Eggshells in Your Garden-Myths Busted
…if added to your garden. Such as claim # 1 – Claim #1: Adding eggshells is the ideal organic pest control solution for soft-bodied insects like slugs and snails. The…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…in both FSA’s DMC program and the Risk Management Agency’s Livestock Gross Margin (LGM-Dairy) program. There are also no restrictions from participating in DMC in conjunction with any other RMA…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
The Metropolitan Water District in Southern California took exception to my recent Western View about water. Their first reaction, in an email to AgNet management, seemed to say the whole…