…meet the definition of habitat,” USFWS Director, Aurelia Skipwith said in a news release. “We are proposing these changes on behalf of improved conservation and transparency in our processes for…
Colorful Container Gardening Ideas for Your Fall Garden
…Small containers are great accents because you can easily move them around for parties, to fill gaps in the garden, or just to change up your landscape’s look. Another secret…
Container Gardening Ideas to Liven Things Up this Fall
…in the mood to change things up in the garden this year, get creative with seasonal favorites like mums, flowering kale, and pansies. There are also many dynamic annuals, perennials…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…sustainable production system to make California cotton more valuable to consumers. “Buyers and markets are paying attention to sustainability, climate change mitigation and protecting natural resources,” said UC Cooperative Extension…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Variations of Mating Disruption Under Biopesticides
…He discusses newer innovations in mating disruption technology and teases a future episode by explaining how using multiple products can change the behavior of pests. Listen to the episode with…
Organic Certification Assistance Changes for 2020
…Share Program. The program helps producers either become certified or maintain certification under the National Organic Program. There is a significant change to available funds this season. Funding per applicant is…
Dairy Quota Saga Getting Closer to Final Outcome
…Judge Timothy Aspinwall recently issued his decision. “The administrative law judge sided with the fact that if there’s to be a change then it should follow the same method that…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
…Climate Investments. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey…
Strawberry Field Day Moves to Virtual Format This Year
…said Dara. “We have multiple speakers talking about different topics related to climate change, soil management, using fumigation alternatives, weed management, and looking at new or developing diseases, and using…
Chicken Fitbit Helps Identify Mite Infestations in Poultry
…were present, but they’re telling us how the behaviors change when mite levels increase.” The research involved the northern fowl mite, a type of blood-sucking insect that can cause chickens…
Burger King Commercial Sparks Science Rooted Methane Reduction Conversation
…yes, it is possible for animal agriculture to be more sustainable. It will buy us time to fight climate change. But fossil fuel CO2 is the largest GHG source by…
Planting and Managing Cover Crops for Maximum Weed Suppression
…make a huge deposit into the weed seed bank. To maximize your chances for success, be sure to choose a cover crop that’s right for the climate and season. Use…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
…and federal agencies for the continued evolution of this Climate Smart Agriculture program.” Any new management practice that is proposed will need to be in line with the overall mission…
Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
…a more diverse water supply portfolio, strengthening partnerships and addressing climate change.” Nearly $32 million of the funding awards will be used in water resilience projects that will provide direct…