…meeting, entitled “Save Our Communities.” Several San Joaquin Valley mayors, lawmakers, sheriffs, and representatives from banking and educational institutions were all in attendance. The implementation of SGMA is expected to…
MSOB: Setting A Goal When Getting Started with Biologicals
…and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM programs, visit MarroneBio.com….
More Than Two Million Acres Accepted into Conservation Reserve Program
…is encouraging producers and landowners to sign up for the other conservation programs that are available through CRP. The signup period for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program will remain open…
Nominate an Ally for Agriculture
…bimonthly basis beginning in July. Winners’ stories will be featured on the Allies for Agriculture website, which UPL plans to make an educational resource that showcases how the different stages…
Coalition Calls for Food Safety and Nutrition Enhancements at FDA
…points out significant issues with the structure, governance, and performance of FDA food programs. A particular concern for the signatories is “the lack of a single, fulltime, fully empowered, and…
Agronomic Minute: Mite Mitigation Approaches
Warming temperatures mean that mite mitigation programs will be put into action in almond and walnut orchards. Early efforts can be particularly valuable in preventing populations from ramping up during…
DPR Supports Pest Management Research with $3.75 Million Investment
…by Dr. Daniel Hasegawa. The funding for 2021-2022 DPR Grants Programs has been increased by 617 percent over last year’s funding allocation. Over the past 10 years, DPR has awarded…
House Ag Committee Hearing on SNAP Benefits
…to as the Farm Bill, more than 75 percent of the spending in the bill is for nutrition programs such as SNAP. Chairman David Scott of Georgia used his opening…
MSOB: Using Heat-Killed Bacterium Against NOW
…and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM programs, visit MarroneBio.com….
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals to Further Conservation Efforts
…more farmers and ranchers and forest stewards into our conservation programs, and implementation of conservation practices through the array of Farm Bill programs that we have in the state.” Cooperative…
Agronomic Minute: Combatting Orchard Pests
…helpful tool for growers dealing with lepidopteran pests. “It provides consistent insect control and is an excellent fit for IPM programs because its pollinator and beneficial friendly,” said Driver. Some…
USDA Makes Earth Day Investment of Nearly $800 Million in Climate-Smart Infrastructure
…potential severe weather. USDA is announcing awards through several programs today in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota,…
Watershed Infrastructure Projects Receive $420 Million in Support
…opportunity,” Vilsack said. “Our watershed programs help communities rebuild after natural disasters and prepare for future events. This includes communities that we’ve historically underserved. The President believes we will grow…
Almond Update: Grower Events to Highlight Soil and Irrigation Information
…will also be explaining how to interpret test results from soil sampling. Each of the hands-on educational grower events will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and lunch…