…Congress intends the management of America’s waters to be accomplished through cooperative federalism. NCBA appreciates the leadership or Senators Ernst and Braun, and additionally appreciates the Define WOTUS Act’s inclusion…
Easy Way to Rid Your Plants of Spider Mites
…of biological pest control on common gorse, a noxious weed. In the event of a heavy infestation on a small plant, you might be better off discarding the plant altogether….
Trade, Consumer Demand, Impending Corn Crop Among Critical Issues for U.S. Cattle Industry
…Washington, D.C. and across the country beginning in January of 2020. These include livestock marketing; federal lands; agriculture and food policy; cattle health and well-being; property rights and environmental management…
DPR Update on Chlorpyrifos, Glyphosate, Sulfoxaflor
…lands that they own. So, some entities have banned use in their parks, or on school grounds, or they use glyphosate in an integrated pest management fashion, which really means…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue outlining concerns to be addressed in a final program. Additionally, NAWG met with the Office of Management of Budget (OMB) and USDA officials to discuss…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-25-19
…remains strong and dealing with the management of weeds in citrus orchards. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering water management, Cal OSHA passing the Wildfire Protection Emergency…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…youth chapter. Trevor plans to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and double major in ag business and experience industry management. His future goal is to attend law school and…
Almond Update: IPM Tools Key to Industry Sustainability
Sustainability goals set by the Almond Board of California will rely heavily on proper integrated pest management. UC Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Director of Statewide Integrated Pest Management…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Water Rule Changes
…moved its effort to repeal the 2015 Waters of the United States rule to the Office of Management and Budget, the last step before formal issuance. This is good news…
Almond Matters: Preventing Ant Damage in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, there are different strategies growers implement to prevent ant damage in orchards. Several factors come into play when approaching ant management,…
Optimism for Adopting Voluntary Approach to California’s Water Goals
…idea of voluntary agreements. “They believe that a voluntary approach to water supply and ecosystem management is better than a restrictive, top-down regulatory approach and we’re hopeful that that goes…
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
…naturally in dry places, so it won’t be begging for another drink. Purslane, which is sometimes confused as a weed, is a great ground cover – and edible – and…
USDA Adds Flexibility for Cover Crop Management in Crop Year 2020
…cover crops must be terminated while remaining eligible for crop insurance. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) developed new guidelines and…