Free vine mealybug poster. Courtesy: UCCE Vine mealybug continues to be spotted in vineyards along the coast. Identifying this emerging pest early can save a producer in the long run….
NMPF Announces Staff Reorganization; Welcomes Two New Employees
…organization announced Thursday. NMPF also welcomes two staff to the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) animal care program team to help ensure that the effort continues to effectively serve the…
Almond Tree Increase Brings Questions and Benefits
…has held steady since 2000, and has actually declined over a longer period of time, largely due to more efficient irrigation management and infrastructure. “Almonds take up about 14 percent…
Benefits of SWEEP Program
Growing California video on benefits of SWEEP, fertilizer management With the announcement this week of $16 million in grants from the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), CDFA offers…
New Partnerships to Link Underserved Farmers
…most people in other countries, and supports markets for homegrown renewable energy and materials. USDA has also provided $5.6 billion of disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management…
Measuring Conservation Impacts on Water Quality
…season, has been put in place, and a similar field where the conservation practice has not been applied. Conservation practices typically evaluated include cover crops, no-till farming, irrigation water management…
Farm Camp
…livestock tending, crop management, and—of course—cooking with the harvest. (Grades 1–10; stonebarnscenter.org) From: Barnraiser Best Farm Camps Across The Country BY Candice Santaferraro, Farm-to-Table, Barnraiser writer Farm-based Education Programs from…
Former Los Angeles Mayor to Speak at Water Technology Conference
…State. “The morning session starts with an overview and potential impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, a discussion entitled ‘Internet of Things,’ and a panel addressing investment opportunities in…
Citrus Greening Research Funding
…Economics Advisory Board (NAREEE), only applications that deal with the HLB or its management will be considered. Pre-applications that include a Stakeholder Relevance Statement are due on May 16. Applicants…
Transitioning to Organic Certification
…hosting over 30 webinars on organic agriculture. USDA’s National Institute of Food & Agriculture, USDA’s Risk Management Agency, and the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program have also funded numerous…
Agri View: SNAP Changes
…Mail: Comments should be addressed to Vicky Robinson, Chief, Retailer Management and Issuance Branch, Retailer Policy and Management Division, Room 418, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22302. All comments…
Citrus Regulation Scoping Meeting Scheduled
The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) is a pest that acts as a carrier or vector spreading “huanglongbing” (HLB), a devastating disease of citrus trees. This bacterial disease is transmitted to…
Western View: Next Big Thing?
…whether they be fertilization, diseases, insect infestations, or any other specific challenge that growers face. They want to use bacteria and enzymes to control pests and solve problems. Monsanto isn’t…
Study Uses Domestic Sheep to Facilitate Sustainable Farming
…study. Photo courtesy of Montana State University. Environmental and economic management of weeds and pests is a priority for organic farmers and they typically use tillage to address these issues….