…Her next project entails planting lemongrass to act as a natural pest deterrent, as well as implementing a high tunnel planned through NRCS to protect her organic basil from the…
Almond Update: NOW Mating Disruption a Viable Option
Mating disruption is becoming a viable option for navel orangeworm management. UC Cooperative Extension Integrated Pest Management Advisor David Haviland has been researching the practice with impressive results for some…
Agri View: Meat Prices Increasing
…in four categories for the rancher. At the top of his list is administrative cost. Next comes rising labor and management expenses. Then he has to keep up with his…
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
…expiring contracts are due by April 13. Through CSP, agricultural producers and forest landowners earn payments for actively managing, maintaining, and expanding conservation activities like cover crops, ecologically-based pest management,…
Injunction Prohibits Component of Pest Prevention and Management Program
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge has issued an injunction suspending a major component of the Plant Pest Prevention and Management Program that is administered by the California Department of…
Charring Experience Helps Conservation Planner Assist Others
…group settings to address erosion control, forest management plans, threatened and endangered species issues, GIS and more. “He also looks for mentors and generously mentors others,” she said. Loganbill says…
Ag Committee Members Press USDA on Payments to Deceased Farmers
…says farmers must be “actively engaged in farming” in order to receive farm program benefits. Farmers do that by providing labor or management. USDA recently issued guidance that considers an…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Risk Management Agency will be providing an even better customer experience. I am excited to finally have Bill on board.”…
USDA Opens New Office in Vietnam to Help Facilitate Increasing Agricultural Trade
…said Greg Ibach, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. “With this increase in trade comes increased pest and disease risk, and our in-country expertise will ensure the safest…
Almond Update: Don’t Forget About Bee Water and Removal
The almond industry is in the middle of the bloom season and there is plenty of best management practices for growers to do while the pollinators are still foraging. ABC’s…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…learn how to use climate projections. Leslie Roche, UCCE rangeland management specialist, conducted rancher interviews after the 2011-2016 drought to gauge whether they consider climate change an important consideration for…
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
The Fertilizer Institute 2017 State of the Fertilizer Industry report shows a continued investment in nutrient management and stewardship, among other things. Organizers say the annual report, which is part…
California Coffee Industry Gaining Ground
…pest and disease management. The California coffee industry only has a small percentage of acreage producing at the moment, but the market for domestically grown premium coffee is likely to…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…protection of groundwater from nitrates. These technologies also help reduce odors and reduce overall dairy operating costs. It was heartening to hear the experience of Cal Bio Energy’s management team…