…Coordinator for Agriculture, Resources, and the Environment with the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program. “Those are just harvesting what you can reach from an eight-foot ladder and these…
Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was recently signed by President Donald Trump as a means for supporting employees impacted by COVID-19. The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour…
California Strawberry Production Stays on Track
…and then we’ve developed a few extra materials to be used out in the field to act as reminders.” Growers is many areas are watching the weather forecast closely, with…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Preparation
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, with temperatures forecasted to rise again growers will want to be ready with their pest management preparation. Manager of Field Development…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a revision to the methods dictating pesticide registration. The new protocol updates how biological evaluations are conducted under the Endangered Species Act…
Request for Increased USDA Funding to Address Pandemic Shortfalls
The White House is requesting additional funding to help the US. Department of Agriculture (USDA) address issues created by the coronavirus pandemic. Acting Director of the White House Office of…
Samples Needed to Help ‘Stop the Rot’ Project
…bacterial pathogens to create molecular diagnostic tools and use industry feedback for the development of trials for evaluating and optimizing management strategies. Growers that suspect they may have a bacterial…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…Commission regulations and standards set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act. “A couple of questions that we’re getting that are the most common right now is, number one: is…
Sivanto Applications Showing Strong Results for Growers
…then transmitting it elsewhere. The pest has a strong association with overwintering in riparian areas and typically becomes active in vineyards when temperatures begin to warm up in the Spring. Sivanto…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
…Groundwater Management Act. “I think that the growers who are sticking with growing sorghum in the San Joaquin Valley are those who are recognizing that the future of their farming…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
(Washington, D.C., March 17, 2020) – While President Donald J. Trump continues to take action during this COVID-19 National Emergency and enact measures to ensure Americans are safe, secure, and…
Dealing with Bacterial Garden Blight
…species. Many plants are vulnerable to bacterial blight, but plants with insect damage are much more likely to contract the disease than plants without an insect infestation. This is because…
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
President Donald Trump recently signed the Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Act of 2019, which will expand and improve border inspections of agricultural products. Introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters’,…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
…flood-prone agricultural land, and also includes a Grazing Reserve Rights option for enrolling grazed rangeland and pasture under an approved management plan. “Conservation easements assist our farmers and ranchers in…