…gets in there and deforms the strawberry,” says California Strawberry Commission President Rick Tomlinson. “In addition to working with the pest control advisers, we have also been doing some in-house…
Drought Making Water Management Discussions Public
It’s often said that California had no water management in the past, but that isn’t entirely true. The prolonged drought has made water management discussions public. Water Management Discussions Public…
U.S. EPA Awards $1 Million Grant to Research Impact of Drought on Water Quality
…are intensified during a drought. The grant will examine previous response to drought conditions at the federal, state and local level to determine the most effective and sustainable management system….
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…management, crop rotations, livestock grazing and pest management. The handbook includes additional practices and resources that address producers’ needs that are identified in the recent Organic Census. Though this information…
Prather Ranch Named 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…Prather Ranch as the recipient of the prestigious 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors private landowner achievement in the voluntary stewardship and management of natural resources. Prather Ranch,…
California Pistachio Growers Get Water Information
California pistachio growers got important information about Sustainable Groundwater Management Act preparedness at an industry lunch Monday by Horizon Nut Company. Sabrina Hill reports. Horizon Nut Event on Water Horizon…
No Economic Threshold for Big Pest
…California Association of Pest Control Advisers conference last month. Tollerup says the bug can cause significant damage, and unlike some other pests, growers can’t take a wait-and-see approach to management….
CDFA Wants You!
…and Next Generation Specialty Crop Farmers III. A. Research: Environmental Stewardship and Conservation III. B. Research: Plant Health and Pest Management For a description of each funding category, please reference…
Staying Active in Water Discussions
…energy and water managers met to discuss the challenges California faces with water management. Farm Bureau was a sponsor of the event and Tulare, Kern and Fresno County farm bureaus…
USDA Reminds Dairy Producers of Nov. 20 Deadline
…for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding…
Agriculture Well Represented at Water Conference
…the state and of course a lot of talk was focused around the legal side of the sustainable groundwater management act. Fresno County Farm Bureau Board Member Daniel Hartwig says…
Possible ACP Breeding Population in Central Valley
…Residents in the area who think they may have seen the pest are urged to call the Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899. For more information on the Asian citrus psyllid and…
Almond Board: Groundwater Recharge Project
…potential of underground aquifers to increase water storage and available water supplies. At the same time, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, passed in fall 2014, will lead to the development…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Fresno State. Through dynamic seminars during an intensive 17-month program, fellows will study leadership theory, effective communication, motivation, critical and strategic thinking, change management, emotional intelligence and complex social and…