…Two Census special studies will also be conducted this winter: the 2018 Census of Aquaculture and the 2018 Irrigation and Water Management Survey. These questionnaires will be mailed in December…
California Sets the Bar for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…government entities, along with colleges and universities. As part of the ongoing efforts to increase the success of food safety practices and protocols, CDFA continued its partnership with the Center…
Secretary Perdue Rings the Closing Bell at NYSE
…farmers, ranchers, foresters and agricultural producers across America contribute a great deal to the American economy,” Secretary Perdue said. “I’m pleased to be here, at the center of our economic…
Water Works: Getting Involved with Your GSA
…to be in your local agency, whoever that may be, maybe it’s run by the local irrigation district or water district,” said President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association…
Swine Fever Spreads; FAO Calls Emergency Meeting
…of the new cases in China have appeared over the past week, increasing concerns about the rising speed of the infection. The Swine Health Information Center reported on September 3rd…
GMO Labeling Rule Sent to OMB
…Center for Food Safety filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for failing to meet the deadline. With the rule however moving to OMB, the final rule appears to be…
Water Works: Using Subsurface Drip Irrigation in Alfalfa Production
…drip can be substantially more when compared to other irrigation methods, such as gravity-fed systems. Another issue that can be costly is damage to the irrigation lines caused by rodents….
Almond Update: Gearing Up for Almond Conference
…everyone that it is still at the Sacramento Convention Center this year. Listen to Bailey’s interview. You can find all of this year’s conference information at the Almond Conference website….
USDA to Implement Regulatory Reforms to Increase Access to Capital in Rural Areas
…Center is hosting listening sessions this month to solicit comments on the reforms. Listening sessions will be held: Sept. 10 in Denver from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MDT at…
Mitigating Wildfire Risk with Livestock Grazing
…the National Fire Information Center shows that nearly 6 million acres have been burned so far this year. As of August 30, there have been 43,255 fires, the largest number…
Your Trash May Benefit Your Garden
…the household. Through natural processes, compost makes it into rich soil for the garden, be it flower or food. It also balances soil pH levels. Compost additionally lessens irrigation demands….
Almond Update: Free Irrigation Audits Available
Several Resource Conservation Districts’s around the state are teaming up with various groups to offer free irrigation audits for growers. The Almond Board of California is partnering with several groups…
Wildfire Inadvertently Provides New Research Opportunities
…at the UC Hopland Research and Extension Center John Bailey. “We’re in this great place where there’s a really solid picture of what there was before and then now we’re…
Common Weed Good for Your Garden and You
…center, and they are an indication of just how mineral-rich the plant is. The white dust covering the leaves is actually mineral salt that Lambsquarter has mined from the soil….