…lyrics to contain sanitation information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGsoV5ceFeo&feature=youtu.be U.C. Cooperative Extension Advisor David Haviland and his family won the contest last year with their video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVUd2vJ8NNI Find all of the contest details,…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…viable. “The bipartisan work on SB 559 is just a glimpse of what we can accomplish if we work together,” Senator Hurtado said in a press release. “Although the extension…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…and at the EPA, cattle producers will sleep a little easier tonight knowing that the nightmare is over. Thanks to President Trump and Administrator Wheeler for their commitment to cooperative…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…meeting was productive and highlighted the cooperative spirit that the industry has adopted in addressing water issues moving forward. “I was very impressed by how many folks are engaged in…
Upcoming Alfalfa and Forage Field Day at KARE
…at this point,” said UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Nick Clark. “In general, the topics that we like to cover at the Alfalfa and Forage Field Day are comprehensive in…
UC Researchers Looking for Targeted Grazers
Cooperative Extension personnel are working to compile a comprehensive list of ranchers who do targeted grazing. Livestock and Range Management Advisor in Sonoma County, Stephanie Larson has been reaching out…
Industry Sees What Damage Stink Bug Can Do
…was going to go.” He called UC Cooperative Extension. UCCE Integrated Pest Management advisor Jhalendra Rijal, who serves Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Merced counties, determined the cause was an infestation of brown…
California Table Olives Look to Bounce Back in 2019
…winter freeze seemed to shorten the bloom period in 2018. UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Dani Lightle commented on the effects weather had on bloom at the time. “Overall we’re a little…
Prune Harvest Around The Corner, Considerations from UCCE
Prune harvest could start as early as this weekend. University of California Cooperative Extension Advisors Katherine Jarvis-Shean and Emily Symmes put together a checklist of pre and post-harvest considerations for…
Plan to Use Farm Bill Funding to Support Animal Disease Prevention and Management
…APHIS to enter into cooperative agreements with States, universities, livestock producer organizations, and other eligible entities for targeted projects aimed at preventing animal pests and diseases from entering the United…
The Western View: Insects Repelled by Unfamiliar Odors
…managing the pest. Julie Kikkert, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Bugwood.org The researchers said that the more aromatic plant oils, like mint, basil and lavender, do a good job of repelling insects,…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of the Define WOTUS Act
…Congress intends the management of America’s waters to be accomplished through cooperative federalism. NCBA appreciates the leadership or Senators Ernst and Braun, and additionally appreciates the Define WOTUS Act’s inclusion…
Leading Dairy Co-Ops Form Joint Dairy Marketing Agency
…is the largest dairy cooperative in the U.S. serving 14,000 American dairy farmers, with a sizable presence in California. Both cooperatives believe the establishment of a joint dairy marketing agency…
Almond Matters: Preventing Ant Damage in Orchards
…field every year. They just do that, they’re comfortable with those programs, the baits are relatively cheap and easy to apply,” said David Haviland, Entomology Farm Advisor with UC Cooperative…























