…agricultural technology and management: education major at the University of Arizona, will serve as western region vice president. Ian Bennett, majoring in agriscience and environmental systems – plant breeding and…
USDA Investing Millions in Wildfire Mitigation and Water Quality Projects Through Joint Chiefs’ Partnership
…said Leonard Jordan, acting NRCS chief. This year the Joint Chiefs’ partner USDA agencies are providing $2.9 million to fund seven new projects and $29 million to support 21 ongoing…
Mohamed Named Executive Director
…for the Imperial Irrigation District as a Water Operation Analyst, working with the On-Farm Efficiency Conservation Program. Mohamed has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Agricultural Business Management from Cal…
Almond Board: Sanitation a Must for NOW
Sanitation is the basis of a good integrated pest management system for navel orangeworm. UC Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes spoke about the importance of sanitation at this year’s…
Farm Bureau Re-elects President Zippy Duvall
…reform, crop insurance, biotechnology and more. “Today’s actions give us a clear roadmap at a time when farmers are on the verge of their fifth consecutive year of shrinking net…
FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion for FSMA
…food contact substances will also be receiving a review. These enforcement discretion policies will remain in place until the FDA takes further action on each of the issues under consideration….
Register for Agricultural Reuse Workshop
…will hear about the importance of recycled water to the state’s agriculture industry, along with information on using recycled water to help recharge groundwater basins on farmland. Professor of Environmental…
Celebrating Our Feathered Friends
…birds act as natural pest control for crops by feeding on agricultural pests such as rodents and insects. In these days of organic product market growth and increasing popularity, the…
USDA Wants More Done to Combat Crop Insurance Fraud
The Inspector General at the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Risk Management Agency hasn’t done enough to combat crop insurance fraud. Since 2001, the RMA has contracted with the…
Register for Produce Safety Training
Registration is available for a series of Produce Safety training sessions that will meet the new standards for food safety under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The Farm Employers…
Register for the 2018 Statewide Pistachio Day
…broken into three sessions. The first presentation will begin at 8:15 a.m. for the session centered on food safety and regulatory concerns. The food safety modernization act and how the…
Almond Board: 2018 Research Funding
…to 201 different water research projects spanning irrigation efficiency, groundwater recharge, and water quality. Through production improvements and adoption of water efficient technologies, this investment has helped almond farmers reduce…
Bill Seeks Tighter Scrutiny of Organic Products
Congress will be reviewing legislation that would establish greater oversight for organic products. The bill, known as the Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act, was introduced by Rep. John J….
Marijuana Operation Seeks Farm Status in Washington State
A Washington State marijuana grower argues his farm should be exempt from the state’s Clean Air Act because it is an agricultural activity. An appeals panel will tour the operation…