…of dust. Courtesy CDFA Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) populations in southern California have declined substantially thanks in part to biological control efforts. The release of significant numbers of Tamarixia radiata has helped…
CARB and CDFA Develop New Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiative
…in the area in order to craft an approach to make the best use of private dollars in developing on-farm carbon reductions. California’s Secretary for Environmental Protection at the California…
California Almond Acreage Increases in 2018
…as they work towards producing an economically, environmentally and socially responsible crop. These four key areas – water use, harvest dust reduction, environmentally friendly pest management, zero waste – ladder…
Additional Funding Available for Two Air Quality Incentive Programs
…first-served basis while funds remain available. The low dust nut harvester pilot incentive program provides funding to replace older, conventional harvesters or sweepers with new, low-dust technology equipment. The new…
CFBF: New Nighttime Lighting Requirements ‘Unrealistic’
…directions.” Borden said the analysis overestimated “the cost-savings that employers would receive from the standard by reduction in Workers Compensation costs. And then also the cost of implementation seems way…
Why Create Your Own Homemade Potting Mix
…a face mask, protective clothing, and gloves. Avoid inhaling organic particles or getting dust from the mix in your eyes, and never work with the mix when the wind is…
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…equipment to further minimize the amount of dust-off during planting; and implementing an ISO planting equipment standard to better control dust emissions. For more information, visit seed-treatment-guide.com. The Guide to Seed Treatment…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…and ranchers are now eligible for a service fee waiver and premium reduction. Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL): On April 10, 2019, FSA announced the 2019 Marketing Assistance Loan rates for wheat,…
Report Details Overall Benefits of Organic Production
…tool for economic stimulation and poverty reduction; as well as improving public health and ensuring food security. “Organic food production is an opportunity to stimulate the state’s economy, promote public…
Western View: The Story of Shorty Harris
…on the Mojave is the Panamint valley, just west of Death Valley. The town is petty much gone to dust now, and perhaps the best mark Ballarat made is, it’s…
Broad Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Farm Bill Program Funding
…to deficit reduction, the groups pointed out. “These difficult cuts in 2014 resulted from hard choices made in partnership with agricultural leaders and were designed to substantially reform the farm…
Over $100 Million Cut from Available Ag Equipment Replacement Funds
…for agricultural diesel engine replacement from $135 million down to $25 million. That reduction in funding could have dire consequences for the Funding Agricultural Reduction Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER)…
PCAs Examine a Top California Grape Challenge: Mealybug
…and limiting the survival of their offspring, which provides a more effective overall reduction of pest pressure. The result is stronger vines, improved root health and higher quality fruit. Learn…
Global Cost of Pests and Pathogens
Farmers are well aware pests and plant diseases cause reductions in yield and quality, which result in not only economic losses but food security issues at household, national and global…