…San Juaquin as a result of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, that’s already starting to drive people to look up north,” she said. Listen to the full radio report. Several Factors Increasing…
HEALS Act Proposes $20 Million in Coronavirus Relief
The latest coronavirus relief package known as the HEALS Act, the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability and Schools Act was recently released by Senate Republicans. The $1 trillion stimulus package allocates…
Week in Review: What to Do with Mystery Seeds and Newsom’s Plan for Ag Worker Safety
…Gavin Newsom announced a new plan designed to provide added safety for agricultural workers. The National Environmental Policy Act also got its first major revision in 40 years, which should…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…in winter, when most farming takes place, I engaged myself in farming,” Bachie said. That afterschool activity piqued his interest in farming and fueled his pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Not All Nematodes Are Bad
…nematodes as well. Some of the microscopic worms can be a useful management tool against many pests. Shapiro said often-used nematicides could harm those good nematodes, and when they are…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
Senate leadership introduced the Health Economic Assistance Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act. The HEALS Act is the latest in response to the COVID-19 national emergency and would provide an…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
…and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor covering Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties. “It can help tell us whether or not we’re on target with our efforts. It can tell us where…
NEPA Revisions Look to Expedite Projects and Reduce Litigation
…of implementing timely improvements based on the best knowledge at hand. These changes ensure NEPA does not delay good management practices.” The CEQ cited the fact that NEPA is one…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…virtual offerings, however online events cannot provide the comprehensive experience afforded by in-person activities. Several young farmers and ranchers also emphasized the impact that their local fair provided in their…
Improvements Coming to the Livestock Insurance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that improvements will be coming to an important livestock insurance program. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has indicated that beginning in the…
Conservation at Work: Prescribed Grazing and Tools To Do So
Producers can help to maximize the efficiency of their grazing practices and help improve environmental conditions by adopting a prescribed grazing approach. California NRCS Area Rangeland Management Specialist, Madeline Milner…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-24-20
…Act, the 2020 Weedy Rice Survey that is officially underway and why citrus leaders are cautiously optimistic about a new HLB discovery. Tune in to the show for these news…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…and status of the investigation.” The report does not examine any potential violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act but does offer recommendations to help strengthen the resiliency of the…
Almond Update: Dust Reduction Matters as Harvest Approaches
…Almond Board of California launched best management practices for growers to reduce dust. ABC put together resources about keeping your orchard floor clean, sweeper and pickup equipment recommendations, and assistance…