…of reducing its environmental footprint and improve sustainability. “The environmental footprint of producing beef has long been debated. One challenge is that the impacts extend beyond just those associated with…
Secretary Perdue Comments on President Trump’s Budget Proposal
…down the road. The time to act is now and USDA will actively do its part in reducing federal spending. We are stewards of other people’s money and must be…
Over $100 Million Cut from Available Ag Equipment Replacement Funds
…supports the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 put forth by previous Governor Jerry Brown. “This is what the money was intended…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
…reducing their energy cost.” The information from the survey will be aggregated, with results used as a means of understanding current conditions of energy use and costs of groundwater pumping…
PCAs Examine a Top California Grape Challenge: Mealybug
…protection above and below the ground for healthier vines and higher-quality fruit. Movento has shown excellent results against immature stages of insects. It also manages adult female pests, reducing fecundity…
Estimating Worm Potential a New Idea for NOW Management
…in the orchard…and reducing the number of mummies to a certain level, and that’s great,” Symmes said. “But I have coupled that now with an increased conversation on let’s look…
Study Results Help Understand Red Blotch Disease
Grapevine red blotch virus, a disease that is dramatically reducing the value of winegrapes in California’s premium wine production region, is harming plants by inhibiting photosynthesis in the leaves, according…
Satellites Can Monitor Evapotranspiration Down To A Quarter-Acre
…experiments so far, we have been able to demonstrate that farmers that are taking advantage of this technology are keeping their crop yields and quality the same while reducing their…
Secretary Perdue on the American Broadband Initiative Milestones Report
…business partner to the private sector in deploying broadband infrastructure. The American Broadband Initiative also reaffirms this Administration’s commitment to reducing regulatory barriers and improving the quality of life for…
Harvesting Technology at the World Ag Expo
…their crops the same while reducing their water use by 20 to 25 percent and of course protecting the nitrates in the soil.” During the press conference afterward, Johansson noted…
Farm Bureau Sues to Block Flows Plan for Lower San Joaquin River
…river flows—have been chief contributors to reducing fish populations. The water board’s analysis of impacts on agricultural resources “is inadequate in several respects,” Farm Bureau said. The lawsuit says the…
California Students Earn NCF Award Scholarship
…cattle. Andreini’s research area involves the improvement of beef production efficiency to maximize production with limited resources while reducing environmental impacts. Klopatek received her Bachelor of Science degree in animal…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
…the ground to sustain the remaining butterflies, and milkweeds to feed their caterpillars.” While many of the conservation practices that NRCS recommends may target improving grazing lands or reducing soil…
Combat Common Weed Threats to Tree Nuts to Maximize Yields
…and providing a perfect complement to contact herbicides that treat weeds after they emerge. Pre-emergent herbicides also have a different mode of action than glyphosate treatments, reducing the likelihood of…