…potential of underground aquifers to increase water storage and available water supplies. At the same time, the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, passed in fall 2014, will lead to the development…
Leaders Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Fresno State. Through dynamic seminars during an intensive 17-month program, fellows will study leadership theory, effective communication, motivation, critical and strategic thinking, change management, emotional intelligence and complex social and…
The Western View: Tulare Nut Conference
…channels, and talk to top-rated professionals who can have an impact upon how you make your living. There will be a lot of nuts and bolt discussions of problems and…
Monitoring Key to Leaf Footed Bug Management
Courtesy: UCANR Sampling for leaf footed bug in almond orchards remains the key to successful management as populations need to be treated pretty quickly. Monitoring Key to Management Cooperative Extension…
Latino Farmers Conference Offers Templates for Success, Exceeds Expectations
…them build profitable and sustainable operations. “This is the first time we have attempted anything like this and we are simply delighted by the response,” said Carlos Suarez, state conservationist…
Ventilation for Dairy in a New Management Systems
…considering a group – housed/group – fed system for calves, look at mechanical ventilation for the barn as well. Rod Bain reports. Ventilation for Dairy in a New Management Systems…
CDFA Awards Nearly $2 Million for Six Nitrogen Projects
…reduce the environmental impact of using nitrogen fertilizer in California agriculture and will advance farmers’ understanding and implementation of best management practices for agricultural nitrogen fertilizers. The following proposals were…
WOTUS Update: NCBA,PLC Urge Senate Support for Federal Water Quality Protection Act
Today the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and Public Lands Council sent a letter urging the Senate to vote for S. 1140, the Federal Water Quality Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation…
Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward
The strawberry industry in California is continuing to research their water use and is always looking for best management practices. Strawberry Industry Always Looking Forward California Strawberry Commission President Rick…
USDA Ranks High in EPA Report on Renewable Energy Use
…Tom Vilsack. “Using green power helps grow American jobs, helps USDA programs and services become more sustainable, and demonstrates to every level of government and private industry that supporting clean…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF, Regarding Election of Paul Ryan to Speaker of the House
…ranchers in his time in Congress.” “He has supported sensible changes in enforcement of the Endangered Species Act, backed open and fair trade with the rest of the world, fought…
Proposal to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Food Residue Tolerances
…Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). However, according to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, it is unlikely the changes will take effect before December, 2016. Chlorpyrifos is widely used to…
Managing Leaf Footed Bug in Winter
…in California as serious pests to the almond industry. Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor Kris Tollerup says the bug can overwinter in neighboring crops like citrus and pomegranates. Winter…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Meetings Set In Clovis, Easton and Kerman
How the new Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is to be implemented and what the law is all about will be explained at three early November meetings. To help growers and…