…the trees are blooming,” said Clay. As growers get their orchard weed control programs going, Clay highlighted the importance of basic management methods such as understanding which weeds are most…
2018 Farm Bill Conference Report Released, Members, Officials and Associations Comment
…supported the completion of the report. Others wished there was more reform along with more emphasis on certain topics including forest management and pest and disease control. Overall members, U.S….
California Farm Bureau Urges House to Pass Farm Bill
…improve wildfire prevention and forest management. “Given the terrible impact of wildfires in California and elsewhere in the West, we need to manage our forests and wildlands better, and we…
New WOTUS Rule Proposal Brings Optimism
…and streams that only hold water when it rains. “This welcome action from the EPA and Army Corps will help bring clarity to Clean Water Act regulations and help farmers…
EPA and Army Propose New “Waters of the United States” Definition
…limits of the Clean Water Act and provides states and landowners the certainty they need to manage their natural resources and grow local economies,” said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “For the…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Release of Farm Bill Conference Report
…exports through robust trade programs. While we would have liked to see more progress on work requirements for SNAP recipients and forest management reforms, the conference agreement does include several…
Food Sustainability Movement Fueled by Internet Connectivity
…in the food supply chain as more and more people became active on the internet. Social media platforms now expedite the spread of information and ideas, which can both help…
Almond Matters: Getting Proactive with Winter Sanitation
…the season it’s an essential time to get going with preventative action to prepare orchards for a successful season next year. Courtesy: UC ANR “It’s one of the more critical…
Almond Board Invests $6.8 Million in Research
…to improving production practices, the research projects help the California almond community provide almond lovers around the world with a safe, wholesome and sustainable product. The announcement was made at…
Secretary Perdue announces new OneUSDA Internship Program
…USDA will hire Pathways Interns in hundreds of locations across every state in the country for the following occupational fields: Veterinary Science Biological Sciences (e.g., natural resources management forestry, wildlife…
Secretary Perdue Names NRCS Chief
…with their conservation practices.” NRCS, through voluntary natural resource conservation programs, works side-by-side with producers, local conservation districts, and other partners to protect and conserve natural resources and build sustainable…
CCM: Farm Bill Deal Good for Citrus Future
…insects in backyard citrus trees. Negotiators have also agreed to maintain funding for the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…to increase. We need to continue to find ways to make sure that dairy fits into sustainable food systems going forward. It’s been a really positive discussion about how we…
Secretary Perdue Comments on Signing of USMCA
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the signing of the new trade pact, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), replacing the outdated North American Free Trade…