…an insect that if the machine fluoresces during those cycles, the regulatory agencies say that isn’t necessarily a positive,” Citrus Integrated Pest Management Specialist Beth Grafton-Cardwell said. “What might be…
CAWG Elects New Board Members
…owner of J. Maring Farms in Patterson; and Brian Shepard, vice president and co-owner of Walsh Vineyard Management in Napa. Re-elected directors, who will serve their third and final term,…
More Than 100 Million Dead Trees in California
…more resilient to fire. Last year fire management alone consumed 56 percent of the Forest Service’s budget and is anticipated to rise to 67 percent in by 2025. As the…
Lone Star Ranch Named 2016 California Leopold Conservation Award® Recipient
…ranch roads, reducing enough sediment to fill more than 16,000 dump trucks. Lone Star Ranch also voluntarily acquired a Non-Industrial Timber Management plan through Cal Fire, which provides regulatory assurances…
Almond Board: Marketing Session at Almond Conference
…a background in brand management, global finance and accounting, Fleischmann was a perfect fit for the position. “I was looking for a new opportunity, and this is my dream job…
U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions
…today include Ahold USA, Blue Apron, Bon Appétit Management Company, Campbell Soup Company, Conagra Brands, Delhaize America, General Mills, Kellogg Company, PepsiCo, Sodexo, Unilever, Walmart, Wegman’s Food Markets, Weis Markets…
Environmental Education Grants to Conservation Organizations in California
…the science behind their local watersheds, and to engage high-school students in stewardship, conservation, and natural resource management issues in their local community. “We’re delighted to support these student-focused environmental…
Roberts Disappointed with USDA’s Advancement of GIPSA Rules
…Management and Budget for review three rules first issued in 2010, commonly referred to as the GIPSA rules. “While the impact of these rules is not fully known, if they…
Safer, More Effective Pest Management
…diseases on farms and in communities. The awards are made through NIFA’s Crop Protection and Pest Management Program (CPPM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program which have awarded more than…
USDA Awards Funding for Market Development Programs
…has provided $5.6 billion in disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion…
Regional Psyllid Quarantines Still a Possibility
California citrus programs are still looking to split the state into regions when it comes to Asian citrus psyllid quarantines. The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP), operated by…
Rural America at a Glance
…metro and non-metro areas reported here are based on the metropolitan area designations established by the Office of Management and Budget in 2013 based on 2010 Census results.) Read…
Canada Makes Big Investment in Dairy Industry
…longer be produced in Canada, resulting in a loss of $116 million dollars in revenue. The DFA called the announcement “a significant step in demonstrating their commitment to supply management…
E.U. Advisers Pushing for U.S.-Style Insurance Program
…risk management in member states.” POLITICO Europe reports a recommendation to shift resources from the Common Agricultural Policy to fund an E.U.-wide risk management policy. They also want to fund…