…realizing significant benefits to the U.S. economy. “U.S. fisheries are big business,” said Samuel Rauch, acting assistant administrator for NOAA Fisheries. “Sustainable management of our nation’s fisheries, supported by sound…
Changes Needed in Farm Bill Safety Net Outlined at Senate Hearing
Dairy farmers in Michigan and across the nation need federal lawmakers to revise the safety net created in the 2014 Farm Bill to provide them adequate risk management protection, according…
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachio, May 1
…the calculator at the University of California integrated pest management website. All locations use CIMIS weather stations NOW Degree Day reports are sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide….
2017 P.I.E. Program Tour Dates Set
…efficiency and improve yields and fiber quality by: 1) gaining new perspectives in such fundamental practices as land preparation, planting, fertilization, pest control, irrigation and harvesting; and 2) observing diverse…
California Leopold Conservation Award® Seeks Nominees
…private landowners who demonstrate outstanding stewardship and management of natural resources. “Receiving the Leopold Conservation Award is an honor and a legacy that we value today and hope inspires our…
Former USTR Says Future NAFTA Renegotiations Unpredictable
…said it can be reasonably expected that the White House will want to address supply management in the dairy industry, and seek changes to softwood lumber, among the vocal criticisms…
Wetland Conservation Projects Receive Boost
…and long-billed curlew. Bay Denesse Delta Management: $999,989 to restore 3,060 acres of coastal habitats in two key basins in Louisiana. Seventy-five percent of project lands will provide opportunities for…
2016 California Almond Acreage Report
…almond acreage data base was compared with pesticide application data maintained by County Agricultural Commissioners and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. In addition, NASS looked at data collected on…
Dow Degree Day Report: NOW in Pistachio, April 24
…the calculator at the University of California integrated pest management website. All locations use CIMIS weather stations. NOW Degree Day reports are sponsored by Dow AgroSciences and Intrepid Edge insecticide….
Executive Order Creates New Agriculture Panel
…(x) the Secretary of Education; (xi) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; (xii) the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission; (xiii) the Director of the Office of Management and…
Tulare County Celebrates Farm Bureau Leaders
…farm accounts for decades helping protect worker safety and control risk management concerns at agribusinesses throughout Tulare County. Taylor and Williams have been involved with hosting nut and cotton harvest…
National Dairy FARM Program Releases Environmental Stewardship Reference Manual to Celebrate Earth Day
…guide provides a comprehensive suite of on-farm management practices to reduce a farm’s environmental footprint and improve its profitability. Specifically, the manual features a detailed explanation of the FARM Environmental…
Food, Conservation Groups Invest in Soil to Sustain Food Production
…Wayne Honeycutt, president and CEO of the Soil Health Institute. “Soil health management systems can build resilience to drought as well as provide protection from other extreme weather events, such…
California Grape Acreage Report, 2016 Summary
…Pesticide Regulation. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We sincerely thank the many farm operators, owners, and management firms providing the information. Funding was provided by an assessment on wine grapes plus funding from the…