…those conservation practices in the Bi-State area that focus on the implementation of pasture and rangeland management practices to improve: Water Quality Wetlands Sage-Grouse Habitat Rangeland Ecosystems PROJECT LOCATION: The…
Perdue Applauds Fire Funding Fix in Omnibus
…management, we can mitigate the frequency of wildfires and severity of future fire seasons. I thank Congressional leaders, with whom I’ve frequently discussed this issue.” The solution included in the…
President Trump Signs Omnibus
…the mandate. Other provisions important to agriculture and rural communities include a pilot program related to county-level agricultural risk coverage payments; critical forest management reforms, including allowing the U.S. Forest…
USDA Provides Funds to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…Hungry Pests public outreach program to empower Americans with the knowledge they need to leave these “hungry pests” behind. Visit www.aphis.usda.gov/pestsdiseases/hungrypeststo learn more about invasive plant pests and diseases impacting…
Bayer Announces Crop Science Incubator Space
…ventures. Venture Catalyst is part of the Technology Management and Corporate Relations division of the UC Davis Office of Research. “Working with Bayer provides our campus entrepreneurs with another tremendous…
Perdue Comments Regarding Omnibus Spending Bill
…for forest management, we can mitigate the frequency and severity of future fire seasons. Increased support for broadband Internet access is in line with Administration goals and will be an…
NCBA Encouraged by “Positive Developments” in Omnibus Spending Bill
…another six months, and provide a critical fix for wildfire funding that also provides expedited authority to implement much-needed vegetation management on federal lands. We are also glad to see…
CDFA Works to Reinstate Emergency Pest Management Protocols
…order that invalidated segments of CDFA’s Programmatic Environmental Impact Report for Pest Prevention and Management. The court’s decision resulted in the prohibition of spraying pesticides on vegetation in parks, school…
Farm Bureau Compares Crop Insurance to Ad Hoc Disaster
…farmers’ most important risk management tool. And they are churning out useful analysis to help lawmakers make the best decisions possible. Farm Bureau’s latest analysis compared crop insurance to disaster…
Study: RFS Impact on Refinery Profitability Minimal
…questionable management decisions, including the decision to sell off the RINs it had acquired, in hopes of buying them back at a lower cost. From the National Association of Farm…
Almond Matters: Foliar Disease Protection
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the most effective means for foliar disease protection relies on careful monitoring combined with a management plan that alternates products to…
Study Finds Breakthrough in Glyphosate Resistance Research
…killed. Armed with their new knowledge, the researchers can begin work on developing strategies to combat resistance in weeds. However, in the meantime, researchers say farmers should incorporate best management…
UCR Researchers Receive Grant to Improve Pollinator Health
…grant will support a study measuring the effectiveness of recommended almond orchard management practices in reducing the negative impacts of pesticides, parasites, and inadequate nutrition on bees. With matching funds…
An Orchard Becomes a Community’s Jewel
…papayas. NRCS has helped the farm implement a suite of conservation practices, including mulching, irrigation water management and nutrient management. “Huerta del Valle is committed to making a positive impact…