…the monitoring all add up to a picture that allows pest control advisors and growers to start developing a strategy for controlling these pests.” Getting in front of various types…
CFBF: House Farm Bill a Win for California
…Pest and Disease program…all of those things could have been chopped, or reduced, or eliminated, and fortunately they’re still there.” Rolph noted the bureau’s appreciation that research funding for specialty…
Western Growers Endorses California Water Bond
…initiative would also provide funds to implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and speed the implementation of safe drinking water actions in areas affected by chronic well contamination problems. “All…
Administrative Changes Made to the Livestock Indemnity Program
…Farm Service Agency (FSA) authorizes local FSA county committees to accept veterinarian certifications that livestock deaths were directly related to adverse weather and unpreventable through good animal husbandry and management….
Turning Integrated Pest Management Ideas Into Action
…practitioners to maintain and expand on six decades of progress in integrated pest management. The IPM Summit is the final chapter of a collaborative effort titled “The Pests, Pesticides &…
Record Attendance at Post-Harvest Pest Control Conference
This year’s Post-Harvest Pest Control Conference had record attendance in Oxnard, as industry members gathered to hear updates on the recent developments in post-harvest disease control. The annual event is…
Perdue Announces New Senior Leaders at USDA
…Joel Baxley as Rural Housing Service (RHS) Administrator, and Martin Barbre as Risk Management Agency (RMA) Administrator. In addition, Perdue announced the appointment of Tommie Williams as Minister-Counselor for Agriculture…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…top policy concerns – a robust federal crop insurance program, ensuring the ARC-county program is a viable risk management option, and increased resources for trade promotion programs. “We urge the…
Thune Seeks Livestock Indemnity Program Changes
…their toll on young livestock in several states. Thune alleges that some producers have been denied assistance through the program, as USDA says the producers lacked proper management protocols and…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Announces Farm Bill Priorities
…crop producers across the nation are united in providing consumers with healthy eating options by expanding the consumption of fruits and vegetables, bolstering research and pest management and supporting grower…
Monitoring for New Problematic Weed Species in Rice
…had most likely been there for a number of years. There is some concern that traditional herbicides might not be an effective means for management of the two species. “I…
Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Selection for USDA’s Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
…signed into law meaningful reforms and forest management tools that will help us better maintain our national forests. Under Jim Hubbard’s leadership, we will put these tools to use, restore…
Peterson Introduces MPP Replacement Program
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson this week introduced the Dairy Risk Management Act. Peterson says the legislation would provide dairy farmers with a strong safety net to address…
Nat DiBuduo Retiring After Decades of Leading AGG
…the pioneers of fully integrated pest management companies. With DiBuduo retiring at the end of June, current AGG Vice-President of Operations Jeff Bitter is set to take over as President…