…its industry best practices through the Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA® Plus) program to encourage producers to engage with local first responders and create open lines of communication. “The pork…
Crossing Two of Summer’s Favorite Berries
…is a dark red, rather than black as in blackberries. Image credit: Fruiting Thornless Loganberry By Baswanschers – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link Loganberry fruit is loaded with nutrition,…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
…of IPM, but it is actually kind of a crop production system,” said UC Cooperative Extension Entomology and Biologics Advisor Surendra Dara. “Because it involves everything; agronomic practices, irrigation, nutrition…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…waivers must end. We urge the President to build upon the momentum of today’s announcement by reining in EPA’s abuse of the small refiner exemption program.” National Corn Growers Association…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…up to 15% ethanol (E15) during the summer driving season and reform the renewable identification number (RIN) compliance system under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program to increase transparency and deter…
Pierce’s Disease and GWSS: A Deadly Combo for Grapes
…inspection program,” he said. “The commissioners in infested areas of Southern California inspect potted plants that are being shipped north to grape-producing counties.” Gonzalez added that therefore identifying and quickly…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…– ultimately, they improve water quality, soil health, and wildlife habitat. Program At A Glance National and State CIG – Public and private grantees develop the tools, technologies, and strategies…
Lockout/Tagout Compliant Means All Machines
…maintenance on the equipment,” Wolfe said as an example. “They’ve got a thoughtful program for the pieces of equipment they use to fix stuff, like a grinder, but they didn’t…
Almond Matters: Industry Works Toward Sustainability Goals
…may provide significant benefits for the almond industry overall. Ludwig noted that the California Almond Sustainability Program (CASP) will play a significant role over the next few years in measuring…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-28-19
…warmer weather, but the May storms have kept a pest at bay for strawberry growers. Also, in today’s show, the importance of beekeepers participating in new bee safety programs, organic…
Third Californian Ever Selected for Partners in Advocacy Leadership Class
…training programs and activities to further develop their skills as representatives of the future of the agriculture industry. The latest PAL class includes Jenny Holtermann, a fourth-generation California farmer and…
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with BeeWhere Program
…the crop every year. The two programs will work in conjunction to enhance the overall effort to help boost pollinator health and safety. “They’re two separate programs but they work…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 05-27-19
…Day, we highlight the Armed to Farm program that provides sustainable farming to veterans. As you are enjoying the time with family and friends today, let’s all take a minute…
USDA Reminds Producers of Approaching Marketing Assistance Loan Deadlines
…producers of the May 31, 2019, deadline to apply for crop year 2018 marketing assistance loans for feed grains, upland cotton, soybeans and minor oilseeds. “These commodity loans provide short-term…