…future. Funds are available statewide to install a number of conservation practices including irrigation efficiency, cover crops, rehabilitation of existing spring developments, protection of grazing lands, and other supporting components….
Breaking News: Governor Makes Official Drought Declaration
…dependent on agricultural employment will suffer heightened unemployment and economic hardship; animals and plants that rely on California’s rivers, including many species in danger of extinction, will be threatened; and…
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
…help veterinarians prevent the spread of animal disease. The law also mandates that all animals entering California be individually identified. The nine reindeer named on the permit are: Dasher, Dancer,…
New Requirements for Tyson Suppliers
…has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report It goes into effect next year. A third party auditor will visit farms to ensure compliance, see how workers handle animals,…
Beekeeping a Unique Job
Bees are vitally important to agriculture and beekeepers have a unique profession. Many livestock producers manage hundreds or even thousands of animals. Gary Crawford has this report about a farmer…
Rim Fire Continues to Burn
…destroyed acres of timber, and pastures and rangeland for livestock herds, as well as many animals. On the federal level, wildfires and wildfire prevention is managed in part by the…
California Agriculture Headlines
…fire is also destroying valuable grazing lands and timberland. Meanwhile, to help with feeding livestock that the blaze has displaced, the Tuolumne County Farm Bureau is working to collect and…
USDA Climate Report Published
…experts in greenhouse gas (GHG) estimation in the cropland, grazing land, livestock and forest management sectors. The report has undergone technical review by an additional 29 scientists. The report outlines…
The Economic Bottom Line for Livestock Producers
…producers. Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University Extension explains the economic bottom line livestock producers must consider in managing their animals during drought. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Managing Livestock During Drought
Several factors come into play for livestock producers and ranchers on how to manage resources for their animals during drought conditions. Rod Bain reports. Click to open or download audio…
Agreement in CFBF Lawsuit against Caltrans
…the National Environmental Policy Act. Caltrans agrees to cooperate with the University of California, Davis, and UC Cooperative Extension on a long-term study of how grazing management contributes to enhanced…
Time to Vaccinate Horses for West Nile Virus
…says horse owners should contact their veterinarians as soon as possible to make sure their animals’ vaccination status is current. Signs of West Nile virus include stumbling, staggering, wobbling, weakness,…
April Named “Invasive Pest Awareness Month”
…pest awareness month” in an effort to bring attention to the problems caused by things like slugs, snails, insects, gophers, other animals and even weeds. Here in California, growers deal…
National Pork Producers Council Reaction to EPA Info Release
…# NPPC is the global voice for the U.S. pork industry, protecting the livelihoods of America’s 67,000 pork producers, who abide by ethical principles in caring for their animals, in…