…a spray bottle full of water. Outside of the home, Lavender oil can repel insects. So forget the stinky chemical repellents, and use lavender oil on skin to prevent insect…
USDA Releases Baseline Data on Antimicrobial Use by Beef and Swine Operations
…include data on recordkeeping, decision making and veterinarian involvement. The main findings of these studies include: The majority of feedlots (87.5 percent) gave cattle antimicrobials in feed, water, or by…
CVP Allocation Increased to 70% for South-of-Delta Contractors
…2 contractors has now been extended to Friday, June 14. As part of the updated CVP allocation for South-of-Delta contractors, the Bureau highlighted the ongoing challenges in providing more water…
Conservation Reserve Program Sign Ups Begin in June
…CRP signup will include several different conservation practices that prioritize water quality. Some of the activities include filter strips, wetland restoration, grassed waterways, and riparian buffers. A comprehensive list of…
“Beef Cattle Industry Has Great Story to Tell” On Climate
…metrics like water resources, air and greenhouse gas emissions, and land resources. “The Roundtable is an example of ranchers leading the way on conservation,” Lyons-Blythe said. “Cattle ranchers took the…
Western View: Another Water Rights Grab
…the border between California (left) and Arizona (right) According to the article, the old Los Angeles Department of Water and Power – now the Metropolitan Water District – learned the…
Nomination Deadline Nears for 2019 California Leopold Conservation Award
…may be submitted on behalf of a landowner, or landowners may also nominate themselves for efforts that exemplify dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private working lands. …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-17-19
…episode of Voices of the Valleys that revolves around water management and SGMA. About the Author Taylor Hillman Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Four-Alarm Fire Causes Major Damage to Blue Diamond Growers Facility
…are still working to assess the damage to the facility and the main production area will remain down until the clean-up is complete and it is deemed safe to resume…
Pilot Program for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Coming in June
…“Those goals ranged from greenhouse gas emissions to soil loss, to water usage, energy usage, soil carbon,” Burton noted. The industry also hopes to reduce the amount of land necessary…
Identify and Get Rid of Pesky Garden Critters
…cold water. But when water fails, try sprinkling flour all over your crops. The flour will suffocate them. I’m Cathy Isom… Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
Western Hemisphere Agriculture Leaders on Food Security and Ag Trade
…affirm our intent to allow farmers and ranchers access to the tools needed to: increase productivity; reduce food loss and waste; protect soil, water and biodiversity; and produce safe, nutritious,…
Agricultural Production Facing Constraints Highlighted by Agriculture Ministers
…land and fresh water. In this regard, they agreed that agricultural innovation, such as biotechnology, including precision biotechnology, will continue to play a substantial role in addressing such challenges and…
Groups React to Chlorpyrifos Ban
…their land. At every turn, they strive to achieve efficiencies in their use of resources like water, fertilizer and pesticides, and seek to minimize both the human and environmental impacts…