…for the men and women who raise the food we eat,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Better water management practices, tools and technologies will make a difference for farmers, ranchers,…
Jordan Ag Center Opens Doors
…sponsor the entomology laboratory, where researchers will maintain and study colonies of insect pests and beneficial insects to develop critical control and integrated pest management strategies. “This effort will focus…
Funding Available for Foundational Agricultural Research
…and ranchers have innovative, safe and sustainable management practices to meet the food needs of the rising world population,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “In addition, studies have shown that…
CA Tops in Organic Farms, Sales
…exempt from organic certification, or transitioning to organic certification. This survey was done in conjunction with the USDA’s Risk Management Agency to aid in improving insurance products for organic agriculture….
Organic Survey – California
…were certified organic, exempt from organic certification, or transitioning to organic certification. This survey was done in conjunction with the USDA’s Risk Management Agency to aid in improving insurance products…
GWSS Egg Hatch Begins, Treatments Underway
GWSS Egg Hatch begins in General Beale Vineyards- Grape Treatments Underway by David Haviland, Entomology advisor, UCCE Kern Co. Courtesy: UC Riverside Effective management of glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) requires coordinated…
California CCA Exam Signup Open
…with the efficient and environmentally sound use of fertilizer and crop management. Many California CCAs recently completed the University of California/California Department of Food and Agriculture Nutrient Management Training Course…
Honey Bee Colony Health Survey Results
…losses and can help guide honey bee management decisions in the United States. NASS created the survey questions with input from beekeepers and researchers, and other stakeholders. The results will…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…healthier soils nationwide. In fiscal year 2016, NRCS will invest approximately $300 million through EQIP for practices that have climate change benefits, such as nutrient management, on-farm energy improvements and…
New Leader for Rosenberg International Forum on Water Policy
…over the world convene at the Rosenberg Forum to identify ways in which conflict in the management of water resources can be reduced and to promote science-based policies to govern…
New Regulations for Groundwater Management
New Regulations Will Guide the Sustainable Groundwater Management Plans of California Communities The Department of Water Resources (DWR) released proposed regulations that will guide local groundwater management and regulation of…
California Raisin Grape Mechanical Harvest Report
…Service. The Overhead Trellis Management System was used on 13,695 bearing acres in 2015, accounting for 8 percent of the total raisin-type grape acreage. Fresno and Madera County growers have…
Leaders Say Lemon Proposal ‘Defies Logic’
…The United States’ Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) says after completing a comprehensive pest risk analysis which included a visit to Argentina to observe production areas,…
Agri View: Weather Losses
…benefit from a changing climate). The agricultural sector continually adapts to climate change through changes in crop rotations, planting times, genetic selection, fertilizer management, pest management, water management, and shifts…