…Detections Map for 2016 Information for Stakeholders Announcements Stakeholder Announcements International Conference on Avian Influenza Fall Planning Workshop Additional Criteria Must Be Met Before Emergency Use of Vaccine for Highly…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
…decades since such information started being collected in the 1950s, helps support DPR in its regulatory and enforcement mission. The 2014 PUR, plus past PURs, can be viewed online: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pur/purmain.htm….
Almond Board: CASP Workshops
Growers have the opportunity to learn more about a new irrigation management tool at CASP workshops next week. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Workshops Listen to the audio story above…
ACP Monitoring ‘Springs’ Into Action
…aggressively treated by county officials. The website outlines biological control efforts that are underway, and directions for insecticidal control, if it is needed. An online calculator on the website allows…
California Small Farm Conference Begins This Weekend
…the first day of networking opportunities and workshops. New this year – the Morning Mixer at 8:00am and Table Talks at noon. Both are unique opportunities for farmers to discuss…
AFBF Joins Initiative To Give Farmers Control of Data They Collect
…Ohio State University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, AGCO, CNH Industrial, Crop IMS, Raven Industries, Mississippi State University and Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. ADC’s goal is to build a national online…
Almond Board: Nitrogen Sampling
…Almonds.com for additional leaf sampling guidelines and to access the online calculator. From the Almond Board: It is important to supply almond trees with as much nitrogen as they need…
New Dairy Conference Focuses on Golden State
…Education: American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists: Approved for 10 CEUs. California Certified Crop Advisor: Approved for 2 CEUs. See the full agenda from the conference and register online here….
Bayer Grand Opening Of New Greenhouse Site In West Sacramento
…of products, contact a local Bayer representative, or visit Crop Science, a division of Bayer, online at www.cropscience.bayer.us. Visit the Bayer Connect – Social Hub for social media, recent news,…
Monsanto Searches for Next “Farm Mom of the Year”
…a brief essay online or by mail that explains how the nominated farm mom contributes to each of four areas — her family, farm, community and the agriculture industry. A…
Irrigated Lands Regulatory Programs to be Discussed
…government officials, agricultural representatives and citizens to discuss current issues of concern to California agriculture. This meeting will be streamed online at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/LiveMediaStream.html Follow the board on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/Cafood_agboard…
Open Data Powers Conservation Mapping Tool
…a new interactive online map tool that, for the first time, combines layers of data to better target invasive species that are damaging habitat and rangeland. The tool was built…
Green Industry Advances Are Focus of March 9 Conference; Awards Ceremony
…in Clovis, CA. The event’s theme is “Celebrating Agriculture, Water and Energy.” Industry leaders will participate in workshops and panel discussions with a keynote address given by Jim Kor, owner…
USDA Expands Insurance Options for Farmers Transitioning to Certified Organic Agriculture
…$4.22 (for certified organic production). A Contract Price Addendum fact sheet is available online at http://go.usa.gov/cyFGR. Since 2009, USDA has strengthened programs that support organic producers as they grow, thrive…