…of multiple weather events. “We’re pretty excited to see these trees have been tolerant of this many relatively hard conditions,” said UC Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor for Merced County David…
Prepare for the Unexpected Raising Backyard Chickens
…City & County rules if you decide to keep them. Another unexpected thing you should prepare yourself for when it comes to raising backyard chickens: they will not always lay…
Administrative Changes Made to the Livestock Indemnity Program
…Farm Service Agency (FSA) authorizes local FSA county committees to accept veterinarian certifications that livestock deaths were directly related to adverse weather and unpreventable through good animal husbandry and management….
Farmers and Ranchers: Time Running Out to Complete the 2017 Census of Agriculture
…and county in the nation. Census data are used by policymakers, trade associations, researchers, agribusinesses, educators, and many others. The information helps inform decisions on farm policy, rural development, and…
Turning Integrated Pest Management Ideas Into Action
…Middleton, director of community affairs for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District. She outlined the substantial public health concerns associated with pest control in California’s largest urban area….
Perdue Announces New Senior Leaders at USDA
…farmer in Toombs County, Georgia and later founded several successful businesses, including marketing native pine straw and growing olives on a 30-acre farm. He has worked in Italy, China, Belize,…
Groups on House Agriculture Committee Approving 2018 Farm Bill
…top policy concerns – a robust federal crop insurance program, ensuring the ARC-county program is a viable risk management option, and increased resources for trade promotion programs. “We urge the…
2018 Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
The Sand County Foundation, the California Farm Bureau Federation and Sustainable Conservation are accepting applications for the $10,000 California Leopold Conservation Award. The award publicly honors California farmers, ranchers, foresters…
California Dairies Becoming Increasingly Energy Efficient
…now have invested close to about $90 million dollars in this technology,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said at an opening ceremony for three dairy biogas projects in Kern County. The…
Although Disastrous, Some Benefits Came From Wine Country Fires
Pepperwood Preserve, located in the foothills north of Santa Rosa, experienced the Sonoma County fires first hand. Fire rolled right through the preserve in the middle of the night last…
True Leaders in Service Highlights National Volunteer Appreciation Month
…communities. The goal of the program is to encourage 4-H members in every county to make a big impact on the country. While members are involved with serving their communities…
USDA Decides on California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…April 17 meeting will be taking place at the Stanislaus County Harvest Hall, and there will also be a meeting on Wednesday, April 18 at the Tulare Agri-Center. About…
Farmers for America – a Movie About the Present and the Future
…the film – Paul Grieve of Primal Pastures in Murrieta and Megan Brown of Table Mountain Ranch in Butte County. The film captures the goodness of farmers and rural people…
Grant Funding Available for the 2018 Alternative Manure Management Program
…County Agricultural Commissioner 133 Aviation Boulevard, Suite 110 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Modesto – Monday, April 16, 2018 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Stanislaus County Agricultural Building 3800 Cornucopia Way,…