…of Environmental Affairs. “These are all the questions that we need to answer in order to work with NRCS to develop that conservation management practice.” The salmon that are reared…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…Cooperative Extension offices. UCCE activities in counties The following are a few examples of UC Cooperative Extension activities in counties. In San Luis Obispo County, CalFresh Health Living, UC built…
Critical Timing for Vine Mealybug Management
Temperatures are beginning to warm up and the season is reaching a crucial point for growers planning their vine mealybug management approach. Infestation can occur fairly rapidly because of their…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…and e-Consult Services Act — Deploys telehealth and e-consult services for rural and community hospitals AB 3155: Moderate Income Housing Act — Streamlines the approval process for smaller unit housing…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
After significant market changes related to COVID-19, milk dumping is being reported by dairy producers throughout the country. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is now taking action to reduce some…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-10-20
…it’s a critical time for vine mealybug management. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored…
Almond Update: Maximizing Yields and Sustainability from Start to Finish
…Extension Tree Crop Advisor Franz Niederholzer said growers can do several things in the life of an orchard to stay in the game. He believes the most sustainable plan in every aspect of…
Still Time to Apply for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
…challenges presented by the coronavirus, CDFA extended the grant application deadline to Monday, April 27. The Dairy Digester Research and Development Program and the Alternative Manure Management Program are funded…
Lawmakers Urge Governor Newsom to Reconsider Incidental Take Permit
…latest federal biological opinions. Under the California Endangered Species Act, pumping activities can be dictated on the basis of salmon populations. “DWR stated its intent to refrain from seeking “to…
AFBF Details How Stimulus Funding Can Best Serve Producers
…The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has provided $9.5 billion in financial support for producers impacted by COVID-19 and another $14 billion for replenishing the Commodity Credit…
Friant Division Contractors Getting More Water
…percent for Friant Division Central Valley Project contracts for the 2020 contract year. The initial allocations that were announced in February had incorporated some of the operational flexibility afforded by…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
The first On-Farm Trial in California from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is looking at the collective impact soil health practices can have on orchard…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…comply with state groundwater regulations.” The ITP covers Delta smelt, longfin smelt, winter-run Chinook salmon and spring-run Chinook salmon, which are protected under the California Endangered Species Act. The issuing…
New Payroll Protection Program for Small Business
A new payroll protection program is available to small business through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act also known as the CARES Act. When the COVID-19 relief act…