…pumping and when to increase water flow. Water agencies support the idea of voluntary agreements and believe it will be a critical component of meeting Sustainable Groundwater Management Act plans. In February,…
Report Shows Strong Demand for Agricultural Graduates
…supply. The majority of FARNRE graduates are primarily entering into management and business, as well as science and engineering. Work on the report was done prior to the immense impact…
Week in Review: STOP USE of Organic Fertilizer Product and Vilsack Back to Lead USDA
…again serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The latest update to a video series detailing the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act has recently been released. Farmworker groups are…
New Addition Made to Bilingual SGMA Video Series
https://www.youtube.com/embed/J3OpKdz5er0 The latest update to a video series detailing the impacts of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) has recently been released. The bilingual SGMA video series is available on…
Almond Matters: Still Time for Fall Herbicide Applications
…year. Despite the overall dry conditions, growers will still need to implement their weed management program. “With the moisture that we have had some weeds have started to emerge,” said…
Dairy Margin Coverage Applications Well Below Average
…total, there were only 407 California operations enrolled. Enrollment in the program can still be done through the USDA-FSA website. The voluntary risk management program for dairy producers was authorized by…
Sonoma County Farmer Sasaki Earns Award For Distinguished Service
…fish and urban residents,” Johansson said, noting Sasaki’s recent work on Sonoma County implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. “Tito’s reach and influence has extended beyond Sonoma County,” Johansson…
NRCS California Announces New State Water Quality Specialist
…conservation priorities on private lands. Her work has often focused on promoting practices like nutrient management, cover crop adoption, and erosion and sediment control which protect water quality. “We will…
2020 Mummy Shake Video Contest Winner Announced
…a critical aspect for keeping the pest from inflicting damage in the orchard. FUN CAMPAIGN ADDRESSES SERIOUS ISSUE While the Mummy Shake Video Contest is a fun reminder about the…
New Pollinator Species to Become Available in California
…a headquarters in Oxnard, California, KBS also works with other insects. The company has a portfolio of predacious mites that can work within integrated pest management systems. Team members actively…
Weed Survey Asks Industry Members to Help Guide Research Priorities
Growers are being asked to participate in a weed survey to better understand industry priorities for weed management technologies. The short survey seeks to know current weed management approaches and…
Bee Species Prevented from Being Considered Fish Under CESA
…by several industry groups including the California Farm Bureau Federation, Western Growers Association, and the California Association of Pest Control Advisors. The Western Agricultural Processors Association, California Citrus Mutual, Almond…
USDA Announces Key Changes to NEPA Procedures
…include additional tools and flexibilities for addressing land management issues. The changes are part of a broader effort to help better serve the American people. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…
Resistance-Breaking Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Continues to Spread
…issues for both fresh market ad processing tomatoes. Turini suggests taking an integrated management approach to the problem. A good sanitation program will help to address the vector of the…