…“Pollinator Partnership’s Bee Friendly Farming Certification is a perfect conduit to increase pollinator benefits and to ensure protection and sustainability within the almond industry. Almond growers are terrific partners in best management practices, and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-14-20
…the industry awaiting tariff details in tomorrow’s phase-one agreement signing with China, and reports on vineyard pest management and upcoming meetings. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast. Danielle Leal…
Beef Quality Assurance Program Continues Impressive Growth
…be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. BQA guidelines are designed to make certain all beef consumers can take pride in what…
NRCS Plant Guides Help Landowners With Their Planting Projects
…habitat, pollinator habitat, livestock grazing, landscape restoration, conservation practices, and ornamental applications. Detailed information is available for conservation planners on the establishment and management of the species in vegetative plantings. Ethnobotanical…
USDA Invites Input on Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Rule
…for restoration and management under wetland reserve easements “Conservation easements have a tremendous footprint in the U.S. with nearly 5 million acres already enrolled. That’s 58,000 square miles,” Lohr said….
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…through the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA) Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) grant program. “The BIFS grants program has helped established some long-lasting, valuable Integrated Pest Management agricultural…
Moving Forward with the California Water Portfolio
…place.” Another important factor that will play a critical role in California’s water management approach moving forward is the process of groundwater recharge. The multiple agency’s that are involved with…
Plan Ahead to Maximize Almond Bloom
…disease prevention and targeted nutritional inputs. For disease management, prevention is key. Blossoms have no natural protection against fungal pathogens, and infection of brown rot blossom blight is common. An…
Fighting Almond Disease? Particle Size Does Matter.
…dispersion while virtually eliminating dust. Champ® Formula 2 Flowable is a popular disease management tool with uniquely shaped particles in a “never settle” formula – even after a year of…
Conflicting Year for Central Valley Water Users
…regarding the potential for more agreeable water management provided by updated biological opinions. The previous biological opinions that have been shaping the management of the State Water Project, as well…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
An updated tool from the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) should made pest management a bit more user-friendly. UC ANR has recently launched a…
Working Together: Rebranded ‘California Walnut Conference’ Unites Industry
…Secretary Karen Ross kicking off the agenda, this year’s conference will extend past lunch with critical updates on SGMA, rootstalk research, weed resistance, and more. Listen to Williams’ full interview….
Sterile NOW Project Gets Major Funding in Appropriations Bill
…this is a big win for the industries involved that are looking for more tools to integrate into the current management of the pest. Sterile NOW Project Gets Major Funding…
More Hemp Insurance Options Available from USDA
Another type of hemp insurance is being made available from the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), which will cover growers in certain counties of 21 states including California. The recent…























