…the tentative start date for a hearing. The FMMO modernization proposal submitted by NMPF and its 25 cooperative members is requesting amendments to five provisions. The proposal seeks an increase…
National Dairy FARM Excellence Award Nominations Open
…“We believe it’s important to publicly recognize the people that make the FARM Program so successful.” Farms or FARM evaluators can be nominated by fellow dairy farmers, community members, extension,…
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election Results
…wasn’t filled…and that was filled through the election by Brad Klump,” Waycott explained. “Then in the cooperative positions, the grower position, Kelli Evans again was reelected and George Goshgarian Jr….
Producers Still Have an Opportunity to Apply for USDA Revenue Loss Programs
An extension has been announced for the application window for revenue loss programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Producers will now have until July 14 to apply for…
Cost of Production Study Updated for Delta Rice
A new cost of production study was recently published looking at Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta rice. Delta Crops Resource Management Farm Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension, Michelle Leinfelder-Miles said an updated…
Latest Flood-Related Executive Order Expands Diversion Flexibilities
…from the Sierra Nevada may put the San Joaquin River Basin at risk, prompting an extension to flexibilities already afforded in Tulare Lake. Flood diversion requirements and groundwater recharge parameters…
Best Management Practices for Managing Citrus Thrips
…in the packing house, costing our growers money. Which is why managing thrips is so important,” said Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, Sandipa Gautam. COURTESY: UC IPM Cooler spring…
Industry Coalition Encouraging Ag Research Support in The Next Farm Bill
…groups point out that support for agricultural research, education, and extension is vital for the continued success of the American ag industry. “The U.S. cannot rebuild our agricultural research prominence…
Almond Update: Workshop Series Focuses on the Fundamentals of Irrigation
The irrigation workshop series that began in Orland will continue in Modesto on Thursday, May 4. Co-hosted by UC Cooperative Extension, the Fundamentals of Irrigation Scheduling workshops are designed to…
Rice Planting Gets Late Start with Wet Spring
Rice planting season is getting a late start with the rainy weather in April having pushed back the timeline. UC Cooperative Extension Rice Advisor, Whitney Brim-DeForest said growers are just…
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
…the agency’s work in advancing agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. Dr. Misra will start his new role on Monday, May 8, 2023. “Dr. Misra is an…
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
…for the programs includes cooperative extension programs, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and U.S. government-affiliated research agencies. Both of the programs that are available from the organic organizations are currently…
California Red Scale Populations Starting Slow This Season
…Advisor for UC Cooperative Extension, Sandipa Gautam said that the first male flight is noticeably later than in years past. “Usually, March 1 is tentatively the time when we see…
IPM Technical Assistance Projects Receive $1.1 Million in Support
…can be adopted by growers. The committee will be composed of University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) advisors, pest control advisers (PCAs), and other experts serving small-scale growers. Through the…