…assisting in the retrofit of diesel farm equipment (FARMER).” The proposed California budget includes $33 million for the development of a Fresno-Merced Food Innovation Corridor Grant Program to enhance sustainable…
Beef Quality Assurance Program Continues Impressive Growth
…be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. BQA guidelines are designed to make certain all beef consumers can take pride in what…
Ranchers Applaud Announcement Of New NEPA Rules
…Policy Act (NEPA). “Over time, NEPA has evolved into a complex web of onerous processes and bureaucratic red tape,” said fifth-generation Oregon rancher and Public Lands Council President Bob Skinner….
Chlorpyrifos Cut-Off Date Quickly Approaching
…funding to assist in the development of sustainable materials to replace chlorpyrifos. Public workshops are being held in the coming weeks to gather input on potential alternatives to chlorpyrifos: The meetings…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
…habitat, pollinator habitat, livestock grazing, landscape restoration, conservation practices, and ornamental applications. Detailed information is available for conservation planners on the establishment and management of the species in vegetative plantings. Ethnobotanical…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…for restoration and management under wetland reserve easements “Conservation easements have a tremendous footprint in the U.S. with nearly 5 million acres already enrolled. That’s 58,000 square miles,” Lohr said….
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…through the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA) Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) grant program. “The BIFS grants program has helped established some long-lasting, valuable Integrated Pest Management agricultural…
Moving Forward with the California Water Portfolio
…place.” Another important factor that will play a critical role in California’s water management approach moving forward is the process of groundwater recharge. The multiple agency’s that are involved with…
Legislation for Agricultural Voice in Drone Policy Progressing Slowly
Legislation ensuring an agricultural voice in the development of drone regulation is slowly making progress in Washington. The Drone Advisory Committee for the 21st Century Act is an effort to ensure…
Plan Ahead to Maximize Almond Bloom
…to five days. Weather is often unpredictable, with rain and wind impacting successful pollination and creating favorable conditions for the development of fungal pathogens. Tree roots are not active during…
Fighting Almond Disease? Particle Size Does Matter.
…them. In fact, over 90% of the particles in Copper Champ® products measure in at significantly smaller size than the competition, giving Champs an advantage in coverage and control. The…
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
…regarding the potential for more agreeable water management provided by updated biological opinions. The previous biological opinions that have been shaping the management of the State Water Project, as well…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
An updated tool from the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) should made pest management a bit more user-friendly. UC ANR has recently launched a…
Sterile NOW Project Gets Major Funding in Appropriations Bill
…this week, President Trump signed the appropriations bill and in that was $6 million of funding for the NOW Sterile Insect Technology (SIT) program. Several groups have been actively lobbying…