…relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing…
Record Number of Farmers and Ranchers Certified Under 2014 Farm Bill Conservation Compliance
…circumstances who have not filed the form in order to assist them with certifying compliance. “I’ve asked the agencies to contact the producers again before their sales closing date,” said…
President Obama’s Designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
…water rights, rights of way, or existing special use permits or commercial activities, as long as they are consistent with the care and management of the objects and resources protected…
The Western View: New Technology, New Opportunity
…you need to know how much water you have, how much you use, and how much you can sell. A Colorado Sustainable Water and Innovative Irrigation Management (SWIIM) company is…
Possible Change in Walnut Scale Management
The documented connection between walnut scale and botryosphaeria means growers might want to treat scale populations more aggressively. Walnut Scale Recommendations Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Dani Lightle says studies have…
Pest Pressure Increase with Drip Irrigation
…year. He says a change is irrigation efficiency has done away with some anti-gopher practices. Niederholzer says growers will need to stay on top of management on a yearly basis….
Cotton Transition Assistance Program Enrollment Begins Today
…Management Agency, is not yet available. Most cotton-producing counties and cotton producers have STAX available and are not eligible for CTAP. A list of counties eligible for CTAP in 2015…
USDA Energy Biomass Retrieval Incentives
…the removal of dead or diseased trees from National Forest and Bureau of Land Management public lands. Orchard wastes, and agriculture residues such as corn cobs and stalks, also qualify…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…basic activities undertaken on their land will subject them to drastic criminal and civil penalties under the (Clean Water Act).” The AFBF lawsuit follows four similar suits filed by officials…
Polluted Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Need Cleanup and Restoration Plans
…to protect and restore California’s damaged waters.” The federal Clean Water Act requires states to monitor and assess their rivers, lakes and coastal waters and submit a list of impaired…
Almond Board: Steps to Take Before Harvest
As almond growers prepare for harvest, there are several steps they should take to get their orchards ready. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update – Orchard Floor Management for Harvest…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…to develop the governance structure and plans that will be the best fit for their communities.” The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) was passed by the California Legislature and ratified…
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1
…critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets…
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…action to provide tangible benefits to all of California. We look forward to helping to resolve remaining issues and getting final action in both houses of Congress.” Dan Vink, South…