…grazing land mechanical treatment. The Energy Efficient Agricultural Operation standard formerly known as Farmstead Energy Improvement has been updated to emphasize efficiency criteria, fire and electrical safety, flexibility, and manufacturer’s…
Soil Health Innovations Conference Coming Up Next Week
…participants. Some of the presentations will feature information about regenerative grazing, biology-based soil testing, and soil-health management practices. Other discussions will highlight corporate investment in soil health, new markets for…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 02-03-21
…and his priorities if confirmed, research looking at sheep grazing cover crops, and changes to wine wastewater rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Comprehensive Publication on California Rangeland Available from UC ANR
…and development, vegetation change and ecosystem services, livestock production, grazing management, and vegetation management. The series has been under development for a decade, with UC Cooperative Extension rangeland specialist emeritus…
NRCS Outlines Conservation Priorities for California
…of conservation priorities. The list also includes prescribed grazing, mulching, nutrient management, and upland wildlife habitat management. Forest stand improvement, pest conservation management, along with residue and tillage management are…
Webinar on Proposed Revisions to Rangeland Management Directives January 12
…RMD which govern grazing permits and allotment administration. It will be the first time in three decades that the RMD have been revised. The Forest Service will be accepting public…
Critical Habitat Definition and Exclusions Finalized Under ESA Rules
…land to be classified as critical habitat. USFWS can weight impacts on users of federal lands such as grazing permittees when making a decision about critical habitat. About the Author…
Week in Review: Increased ACP Trap Finds and Ag Rallies to Defeat Prop 15
…groups are refocusing efforts to oppose Prop 15. A team of ten researchers looked closely at cattle grazing in California and determined that the practice has a great deal of…
Increasing More Targeted Cattle Grazing Is A ‘Win-Win-Win Opportunity’
…more crucially about incorporating fuel reduction goals into grazing management plans. There is also an opportunity to increase grazing in high-fuel areas in and around the wildland-urban interface. “I think…
Governor Newsom Signs 30×30 Executive Order
…40 industry groups had voiced their opposition to the legislation. Several concerns were raised as to how the effort would affect housing, easements, and grazing. About the Author Brian German…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-15-20
…that looks at the relationship of grazing to fire severity and fuel load, and AFBF naming the Ag Innovation challenge finalists. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
…updates that were part of the interim final rule. Payment rates for cover crop rotations have been increased and a new payment for advanced grazing management has been introduced. The…
Match.Graze Connects Landowners with Grazers
A new resource called Match.Graze is aimed at helping increase the amount of grazing done in California. The online platform connects landowners that have grazing needs with livestock owners. The…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-08-20
…2020 virtual almond conference, and research that uncovers how much grazing cattle do each year in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….