…situation remained a concern, however many of them were able to offset reduced irrigation district water deliveries by utilizing wells to pump groundwater. Clingstone full bloom occurred in early-March, slightly…
USDA Invests $18 Million to Train Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
…which was authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Farm Bill). Vilsack “As new farmers and ranchers get started, they are really looking to their community for support. The Beginning…
State and Federal Officials to Disscuss Drought Operations With California State Board of Food and Agriculture
…drought operations and potential actions for 2015. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture,…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, AFBF Regarding AFBF, et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al.
…Water Act mandates disclosure of information concerning permit issuance. For livestock and poultry farmers without a Clean Water Act permit, the court concluded that so long as the farmer’s personal…
CDFA Announces New Grant Funding Opportunity for Nitrogen Management Research
…on nitrogen management in environmentally sensitive areas of California. Among the announced topics, there is emphasis on concurrent management of water and nitrate in croplands to prevent nitrate leaching and…
Western View: The Persistent Pecan
…pruning techniques and tree management techniques that kept the tree size manageable and improved production. The Cripe family developed varieties that allow pecan orchards to thrive anywhere in the central…
Atwater FFA Students Advance to Regional Speaking Finals
…sustainable agriculture. The contest for all participants involves a 6-8 minute speech on an agriculture-related topic/issue, a written manuscript which is scored, and a question and answer period between the…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…investment in private lands conservation. Improved quantification tools, multi-resource crediting, and projects that substantively engage corporate or financial partners are the types of activities NRCS is pursuing. As an example,…
International Center for Water Technology receives up to $1.12M grant
…and water technology activities,” said Daniel Clawson, project manager for the International Center for Water Technology. “This funding will allow our staff to continue to encourage new innovation and technology…
WUD, NRCS, and Audubon California Working Together
…Blackbird populations, with the goal of finding a sustainable solution for management of colonies on farms and saving the species from extinction. In addition to using working lands programs and…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…past, Greer said farmers now face more regulatory requirements to manage nitrogen and groundwater quality, necessitating an advisor with expertise in nutrient management. Being able to find applicants with the…
Update on Leaffooted Bug
…the leaffooted bug because of its larger size. At the 2014 Almond Conference last month, Cooperative Extension Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor Kris Tollerup gave an update on the pest….
Drop in San Jose Scale Reports
…Extension Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor Emily Symmes says these days a one-time dormant period monitor and sample for several pests can tell you if you need to treat your…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…use biotech plant varieties and other innovative technologies; opposing expansion of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act; and advancing legislation that reforms the Endangered Species Act. “We will work…