…suited to your climate. As temperature swings become huge between daytime highs and nighttime lows, it’s worth thinking about a little protection, such as tree guards, for the trunks of…
Keeping Spotted Lanternfly Out of California
…practices that they’re taking to make sure it doesn’t come into the state.” Keeping spotted lanternfly out of California is going to be the most effective protection against damage from…
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…wide variety of fields, and I’m particularly excited about our agency’s potential impact on next-generation agricultural techniques.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Coalition Urges Action to Address California Wildfires Moving Forward
…to provide more funding support in the upcoming budget. The coalition is made up of agricultural, forestry, environmental, and business groups. The group is asking for more than $1.5 billion…
Truck Registration Mistakenly Being Denied by DMV
…database to determine which trucks are in compliance or which or not, to deny registration to those that are not,” said Director of Environmental Services for Western United Dairies, Paul…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…the oil is so delicious.” Brady Whitlow of Corto Olive Oil in Stockton also reported excellent quality this year. “This season was short but sweet. Low fruit yields but good…
Counties Impacted by Wildfire Eligible for Emergency Conservation Program
Counties that have been impacted by wildfires have an opportunity to apply for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Applications are being accepted for the Emergency…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biostimulants Still Undefined in Labeling Clarity
…and Senior Environmental Scientist for California’s Department of Food and Agriculture Nick Young joins the program to discuss the issue. Young said the Environmental Protection Agency just published a revised…
Developing Sorghum Opportunities in the West
…help support maximizing the environmental benefits that sorghum can provide. Lust also pointed out the significant contributions that University of California researchers are making as part of the effort. “We’ve…
Select Incentive Payments Being Increased by USDA
…Agency (FSA) is adjusting the Practice Incentive Payment. The update increases the current five percent rate up to 20 percent for the installation of certain practices. Producers will also receive…
Public Comment Sought for Water Quantity in the West
…explained that the listening session will provide an opportunity for the agency to hear directly from people at the local level on how programs and operations may be improved. Another…
New Addition Made to Bilingual SGMA Video Series
…Spanish. Hosted in partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund, the webinars will provide an opportunity to ask SGMA related questions. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
Reintroducing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
…Farmers Union President Rob Larew said in a statement. “After eight years leading USDA, Tom Vilsack has the necessary qualifications and experience to steer the agency through these turbulent times.”…
Dairy Margin Coverage Applications Well Below Average
The deadline to sign up for the 2021 Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) is Friday, December 11. In a media call last week, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard…
