…to many livestock operators about methods for increasing vegetation management through the practice of grazing. In cooperation with the Rangeland Management Advisory Committee, Larson is working to develop a list…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…(SHIC), with active support from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), aims to start a dialogue between the two regions, sharing veterinary knowledge and ways to prevent the disease from…
Call For Investigation into Cattle Markets
…or other unfair practices. If any unfair practices are detected, we will take quick enforcement action. USDA remains in close communication with plant management and other stakeholders to understand the…
Environmental Groups Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
New rules governing how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is to be applied were recently finalized, after having been noted as a priority by the Trump administration. The changes have…
Analyzing Genomes to Improve Disease Control in Poultry
…strains, which may suggest that current management and vaccine practices have slowed the ongoing evolution of the virus, according to Dunn. Litter management to reduce viruses in the environment and…
Nearly Half of California Dairies Enrolled in Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…totaling nearly $14.5 million. Nationally, producers of nearly 17,000 dairy operations have signed up for the program. Producers have been actively applying for the program since it became available back…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…was going to go.” He called UC Cooperative Extension. UCCE Integrated Pest Management advisor Jhalendra Rijal, who serves Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Merced counties, determined the cause was an infestation of brown…
New Resource for Integrated Weed Management in Rice
…Placer and Sacramento Counties, Whitney Brim-DeForest noted the Pest Management Guidelines: Rice web resource has recently been revised. “We do pest management guidelines for each of our cropping systems and I believe…
Farm Evaluation and Nitrogen Management Plan Reporting
…emissions over just the last several years with the digesters and alternative manure management projects that we’ve been putting in,” said Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental Services for Western United…
Using the California Agritourism Website from UC ANR
…by the Small Farm Program, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, and the Agriculture and Nature Tourism work group. Listen to the report below. Using the California Agritourism Website…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…all work together to address this challenge.” The Work Group will: Develop short-term, practical solutions to transition to safer more sustainable pest-management solutions. Develop a five-year action plan to identify…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
…22nd), based on regional bloom dates and CIMIS weather station data. The exact date will vary from block to block. In mid-July, start watching for when the first healthy fruit…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-13-19
…SGMA and why infrastructure is needed for more groundwater recharge. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
SGMA Rollout Coming Along Smoothly
The implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has presented some challenges, however it appears the overall process is progressing smoothly overall. Supervising Engineering Geologist with the Department of…