…serious economic impact that California water issues are having on agriculture and rural communities. The blueprint includes the restoration of essential conveyance capacity, new infrastructure, enhanced water management, and policy…
Chlorpyrifos Sales to End in California by February 2020
…Press, Corteva indicated that the agreement would serve the “best interests” of those who will be impacted by the absence of the product. “Through recent actions, the State of California…
Citrus Grower Offer Extended
…are more vulnerable to infection via psyllid activity. Asian citrus psyllids, the vector of HLB, feed almost exclusively on new growth. Implementing an integrated tree health program based on frequent…
Shasta Dam Project Hits Another Roadblock
The effort to move the Shasta dam project forward has encountered another setback after the Westlands Water District (WWD) announced it would no longer be pursuing an environmental impact report…
Bailey Appointed to USDA Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…in sustainable enterprise from New College of California and a B.A. in biology, as well as a Certificate in Ecological Horticulture from UC Santa Cruz. Before joining UC Agriculture and…
The Reality of the Beef Checkoff
…“The Act and Order” are available online at beefboard.org/beef-act-and-order, or you can contact our office and we can ensure you get a copy. USDA Oversight The Act and The Order…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-09-19
…demographics, efforts to modernize the Endangered Species Act, pumpkin patches that kick-started the fall season and the 92 National FFA Convention. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Efforts to Modernize Endangered Species Act
…legislation has been around for a number of decades, but the way it’s currently being implemented is having a very detrimental impact on a number of issues that impact agriculture,…
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…take advantage of this very important risk management tool for 2020. All producers who want 2020 coverage, even those who took advantage of the 25 percent premium discount by locking…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…Congressional Review Act (CRA) legislation, repealing the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, reforming the Section 401 process under the Clean Water Act, proposing a new methane rule, and…
Scientists Release First Map of Areas Suitable for Spotted Lanternfly Establishment in U.S. and World
…prioritize management interventions for this pest, Wakie added. The Agricultural Research Service Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025…
USDA Invests $11M In Research That Will Support Specialty Crop Farmers
…sector, and land-grant colleges and universities. NIFA’s Pest Management Programs invest in research that supports integrated pest management strategies, including coordinating the use of pest biology, environmental information, and available technology to…
Almond Update: Sanitation a Must as Harvest Wraps Up
…interview. There’s still time to submit your ‘Mummy Shake’ video for this year’s contest. Go almonds.com for the ‘Mummy Shake’ official rulesand to find more information about navel orangeworm management….
Things You Shouldn’t Throw into the Compost Bin
…product that comes from an animal is also a no-no, and that includes any meat. The smells of the decomposing meat will only act as a magnet for rats, foxes,…