…management agencies and anyone else who is interested in the practice. “We will be doing lots of workshops, teaching people how to burn, teaching people about burn ecology, teaching people…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-04-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering weed management in almond orchards, understanding the differences between…
Almond Update: Stacked Weed Resistance, Reimagining Tools for Better Management
Weed management in orchards is an evolving issue. Some problematic weeds are developing resistance to multiple products and technological advancements aren’t necessarily addressing that issue. UC Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist…
CSP Explained: Understanding the Differences Between EQIP and CSP
The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is one of several programs available from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that assists farmers and ranchers expand their conservation activities. Area Forester for…
Legislation Seeks to Address San Joaquin Valley Canals
…one million acres of productive farmland. Supporting water infrastructure and maximizing the value and efficiency of water supplies will become even more important as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act continues…
Technical Assistance Grant Adds Boots On The Ground as Fire Season Begins
…management outreach and personnel specializing in soil health. The additional staff and the impact they will have on local communities will also have a positive influence on economic recovery in…
Food Supply Chain Protections Strengthened with Memorandum of Understanding
…process for the two agencies to make determinations about circumstances in which the USDA could exercise its authority under the Defense Production Act (DPA) with regard to certain domestic food…
Another Tool for Growers Fighting Grape Diseases
…already well into their fungicide programs. Another option that growers can consider in their disease management program has just become available in California. Gilcrease noted that Miravis Prime can be…
NRCS Partnership to Enhance San Joaquin Valley Water Efficiency
…sizable achievements,” said AFT California Regional Director Kara Heckert. “To protect our agricultural land in the valley to ensure resilience to climate change through healthy soils, high-quality surface and groundwater…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
…simultaneously navigating the requirements set forth in the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The agricultural industry has made great strides in recent years in its efforts to meet air quality and…
Updated Allocations Bring Modest Increase for CVP Contractors
…contractors has been increased from 15 percent to 20 percent of their contract total. Allocations for south-of-Delta municipal and industrial water service contractors were increased to 70 percent of their…
Area-Wide Treatments Holding the Line for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
…implemented to curb the pest’s ability to spread Pierce’s Disease in vineyards. The management program has primarily focused on Fresno, Kern, Madera, Riverside, and Tulare counties. Courtesy: UC Riverside “For…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-19-20
…Act and why California farmers are ‘bleeding cash’ due to the state’s recent quick policy decisions. Also, USDA has made changes to the organic reporting requirements, find out what you…
HEROES Act Bill Moves Forward to the Senate
The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, known as the HEROES Act, is a bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation is similar to…