…believed pecans could be a great crop to grow in California, as the tree was very adaptable to all sorts of soils and it lived a very long time with…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…USDA is also soliciting proposals for projects to stimulate natural resource improvements, including, but not limited to, improvements in water quantity, soil health, and wildlife habitat. Applications from this funding…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review January 23
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, a tool for improving your health,…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detection in Tulare County Expands Quarantine Into Fresno County
…disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected, the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until it dies. HLB has been detected just…
USDA’s Smart-Tracker Tool For Nutrition and Health
USDA offers a free, online tool to help us track our diet, exercise, and calories. Rod Bain reports. USDA’s Smart-Tracker Tool For Nutrition and Health…
Red Palm Weevil Eradicated from California
Courtesy: UCANR Effective January 18, 2015, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is declaring eradication of red palm weevil (RPW) from the Laguna Beach area of Orange County,…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
New restrictions for the soil fumigation uses of chloropicrin have been issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, despite scientific data provided by the agricultural sector that restrictions already…
Agri View: A Glass of Health
Everett Griner talks about milk as one of America’s healthy drinks in today’s Agri View. A Glass of Health…
First USDA Forecast Shows Normal Water Supply Forecast for Much of the West
…as temperatures warm in spring and summer. NWCC scientists analyze the snowpack, air temperature, soil moisture and other measurements taken from remote sites to develop the water supply forecasts. Overall,…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Makes Major Announcement Regarding Conservation Projects
…for a total of $2.4 billion for conservation. Through RCPP, partners propose conservation projects to improve soil health, water quality and water use efficiency, wildlife habitat, and other related natural…
Santa Barbara County Grower Meeting Set for February 3
Santa Barbara County growers and pest control advisors are asked to attend an Asian citrus psyllid meeting at the Public Health Auditorium in Santa Barbara at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Conservation Practices Result in Healthy Grass and Strong Soil
…helps a family ranch operation in Hawaii ensure there’s enough healthy grass to feed their cows. Susan Carter has the story. Conservation Practices Result In Healthy Grass and Strong Soil…
Success of Good Soil Health on a Ranch of Grass Fed Cattle
Soil health has recently taken a strong front and center presence, but for one local Hawaiian rancher, practicing soil and water conservation has been a part of his operation since…
ACP Quarantine in Madera County
…susceptible hosts for both the insect and disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected, the diseased tree will decline in health and produce bitter, misshaped fruit until…