…System for Award Management (SAM) and obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number to receive financial assistance from federal agencies like NRCS. Mandating that farmers and ranchers comply with…
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…to continually evolve best practices. This effort includes the Accelerated Innovation Management (AIM) program and was celebrated at the recent Almond Conference in a short film. “This commitment helps ensure…
Seneca Valley Virus Disease Reports Increasing
…aldehydes, and oxidizing disinfectants including sodium hypochlorite. Below are EPA-approved disinfectants USDA lists effective for FMD on page 30 http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/emergency_management/downloads/fad_epa_disinfect ants.pdf. Be sure to follow labeled directions. Epidemiology The survival…
APHIS Extends Comment Period on Proposed Rule
Revises Requirements for Importation and Interstate Movement of Plant Pests, Biocontrol Agents, and Soil The comment period for APHIS’ proposed rule to revise the regulations in 7 CFR part 330…
New FARM Program Environmental Stewardship Module Helps Measure Improvements in Dairy Sustainability
In its continued effort to share the compelling story of continuous improvement on America’s dairy farms, the National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Program has opened participation in its…
Dairy, Ag Groups Urge President Trump to Raise New Canadian Milk Pricing Scheme Issue in Meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau
…trade relationship, and have deep concerns about proposed changes to the Canadian supply-side management system, which are designed, in part, to discourage U.S. exports.” Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO…
APHIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Importation of Hass Avocados From Colombia
…Colombia into the continental United States. We are also notifying the public of the availability of a revised pest risk assessment (PRA) and risk management document (RMD) associated with the…
Almond Board: Pollination
As almond growers are getting ready for pollination, Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California, Bob Curtis, says at the field level, best management practices are critical….
Planners Report on Implementing Groundwater Law
With a key deadline approaching, people involved in groundwater management say cooperation will be needed to accomplish goals set forth in the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Local agencies must…
A “Huge Victory:” Cattlemen Hail U.S. House Passage of Resolution to Repeal BLM’s Planning 2.0 Rule
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) today hailed U.S. House passage of a resolution that would repeal the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM’s) Planning…
NASA Report: San Joaquin Valley Land Continues to Sink
…infrastructure. DWR also will investigate measures for reducing subsidence risk to infrastructure, including groundwater pumping curtailment, creation of groundwater management zones near critical infrastructure, and county ordinance requirements. DWR is…
Tomato Growers Evaluate Domestic, Export Markets
…pest management) program to try to minimize the losses, but it really came down to these resistant (varieties). So now, if those resistant varieties aren’t going to work anymore, it’s…
California Cattlemen File Lawsuit Against Fish and Game
…reasonable management of the wolf. “Currently, the Department of Fish and Wildlife basically can’t manage this species,” he said. “And the result is that livestock producers are going to pay…
House Agriculture Committee Meets
…agriculture; policies and statutes relating to marketing and promotion orders; pest and disease management; bioterrorism; adulteration and quarantine matters; research, education, and extension; and biotechnology. Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13), Chair…