…disease does not affect human health and citrus fruit is safe to consume. A single citrus tree infected with huanglongbing was found in a Los Angeles County backyard in 2012….
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During Upcoming Fire Season
…treatments that increase forest health and resilience. This year, the BLM created a position in the fire program and dedicated $500,000 in additional resources to coordinate training and preparedness for…
Know Your Soil
Cathy Isom tells you what you need to know about soil before you buy, build or farm it. Know Your Soil For more information on soil surveys, go to websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov…
Forest Service Chief Invites Public Participation in National Get Outdoors Day
…many partner organizations in getting out and exploring all types of recreational activities throughout the month. “GO Day helps American families discover opportunities for healthy, active outdoor fun close to…
Hortau Secures $5M in Financing from Advantage Capital Agribusiness Partners
…time – before stresses such as drought or lack of aeration can have a negative impact on the crop. This proprietary, plant-centric approach helps detect plant stress using soil tension,…
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities
…Rural Development’s Housing Preservation Grant program. “These grants help rural homeowners and rental housing owners repair and improve their properties,” Vilsack said. “Funds may be used to resolve health or…
The Western View: Saving Butterflies
…to work on solutions. The US Fish and Wildlife Service created citizen scientist programs which help monitor the health of the species by volunteers and professionals. Federal funds were dedicated…
Workshop Explains Soil Water Tension Importance
This slideshow requires JavaScript. A recent workshop in the Central Valley stressed the importance of monitoring soil water tension. When installation is done correctly, this data can help a grower…
Webinar to Assist Potential Applicants for Conservation Funding
…will invest up to $235 million to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural production. Partners will match the federal investment….
Citrus Industry This Week: Grower Round Table; Improving CHMAs
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a report from a Peace River grower round table event and thoughts on how citrus health management areas (CHMAs) can…
DPR 2013 Air Monitoring Shows Most Pesticides Well Below Health Screening Levels
…levels that indicate a health concern or need for further evaluation. “DPR’s Air Monitoring Program, which is based on good scientific data, shows our overall approach is working to protect…
Cover Crops Just One Option for Bee Forage
…One Option When it comes to adding forage for bees, growers don’t have to plant cover crops. NRCS Soil Conservationist Priscilla Baker says there are several different options for growers….
Editorial: Country of Origin Labeling
…provides no useful information because the program has nothing to do with food safety or animal health. Other academic studies completed after passage of the 2002 farm bill revealed the…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…use efficiency and build long term health of working crop, pasture, and range lands. These practices include building soil health by using cover crops and no-till, which allow the soil…