…benefits of soil health conservation practices. The practices include no-till or reduced tillage, cover cropping, nutrient management, and conservation crop rotation. The tool presents the net economic benefits in a…
Dairy Methane Reduction Projects Receive $25.4 Million from CDFA
…Development Program (DDRDP) and the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP). CDFA awarded nearly $25.4 million in grant funding to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions coming from California dairy and livestock…
Amended Nutria Eradication and Control Act Signed into Law
President Donald Trump recently signed into law a bill to reauthorize the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003. The bill will provide federal assistance for states dealing with nutria…
New Tea Tree Oil Fungicide Becomes Available for California Growers
…from Timorex Act. Primarily a fungicide, the material has also been shown to have activity against some bacterial diseases. “You really never know what’s going to come into your field….
USDA Outlines Projects Through Great American Outdoors Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has outlined project priorities under the Great American Outdoors Act. A prioritized list of deferred maintenance projects has been delivered to Congress. The list…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
…who need to self-isolate due to COVID-19. The state secures hotel rooms in participating counties while local governments provide additional support activities. Many local governments partner with non-profit or philanthropic…
California Organic Institute Begins to Take Shape
…institute will draw heavily on work already being performed by UC ANR’s Cooperative Extension and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. The California Organic Institute will serve as a hub…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…will also have a reduction to matching requirements. Soil health, weather, and drought resistance have been highlighted as national priorities. Modifications were also made to Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP)…
Future Navel Orangeworm Issues with Warming Temperatures
…to four times per year – with more flights in areas with warmer weather. “Warmer temperatures can result in early activity of the pests in the spring and increased activity…
Satellite Data Helping to Make More Informed Water Decisions
…information plays an instrumental role in developing more precise irrigation schedules. “At local scales, in basins that have been seeing declines in groundwater levels. ET data can help communities work…
Water Agencies Call for Support in Developing Voluntary Agreements
…management of the Delta watershed as a whole is going to require cooperation among agencies. A comprehensive, Delta watershed-wide approach to water management will hinge on collaboration and integrated solutions….
Industry Groups Encourage Mandatory Labeling for Cell-Based Meat
…to work together in the management of safety and labeling standards for the products. FDA is tasked with overseeing cell collection, cell banks, cell growth, and differentiation. The responsibility will…
Task Force Addressing Increased ACP Trap Finds in Commercial Citrus
…task force members wished to highlight what should be done to help control the Asian citrus psyllid here in the valley.” The task force is encouraging industry action to ensure…
Virtual Ag Labor Forum Coming Up November 17-18
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) is hosting the annual Ag Labor Forum online this year, on November 17 and 18. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Management in…