…to be successful, whether that’s labor, whether that’s a reliance on fair and accurate science when it comes to our crop protection tools,” said California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) President…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
…to defend them – I’d rather cuss them with everyone else. But the truth is, they’ve been hamstrung. They’ve been sued by environmental groups that don’t want the power company…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…efforts. For those directly impacted by the wildfires, there is a variety of assistance available through the USDA Farm Service Agency Disaster Assistance Programs. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
World’s First True Red Spinach Variety Released
…Plant Variety Protection certificate for USDA Red and the agency is seeking a partner to license production of seeds for the market. “Ultimately, consumers will benefit from having access to…
Sterile NOW Project Sees Major Improvement
…simple paper grocery bag mechanism to release them,” he said. “It gives them a little protection, a lot of verticle surface to rest on, and it’s a little bit darker…
74th Annual CARCD Conference to Highlight Timely Issues
…conference is “Increasing Pace and Scale: Local Action for Water, Soil, and Forest Resilience.” The event taking place November 12-15 brings scientists, agriculturalists, legislators and various agency representatives together. “Well…
Significant Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
…would make it much more flexible and valuable to California farm employers and employees.” The legislation is being touted as being more accommodating for employers, while simultaneously providing protection for…
Best Fall Vegetables to Use This Season
…to Use this Season There are plenty of Fall veggies that deserve some attention in the kitchen and on our dinner plates this time of year. Some are sweet, some…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…federal guidelines. “This rule enables USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency, to determine for farmers who want to grow hemp their eligibility for various…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
…the country for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections. “Our county committee members play a key role in our efforts to provide assistance to producers,” said FSA Administrator…
Orchard Recycling Getting Closer to Financial Assistance
…17, 2019, public meeting of the Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel in San Luis Obispo. “This practice is timely with California’s increased acreage dedicated to orchard crops and will…
Replacing Outdated Science Provides for Better Water Management
…approaching all of this from a smarter perspective.” Critics of the updated biological opinions are making the claim that President Donald Trump is vindictively dismantling environmental protections. Environmental groups will…
Tips for Growing Baby Vegetables Successfully
…at the baby size you like. Another tip is Baby Daycare. Mature vegetables have more tolerance for drought, heat, cold, wind, and other environmental factors. Use things like compost tea…
Western View: Green Energy’s Dirty Little Secret
Windstar Energy 120 Megawatt wind farm construction project, June 2011 With all the talk of agriculture contributing mightily to global warming with greenhouse gas emissions, the environmental movement is ignoring…























