…such as the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) and the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP), the cuts could have been much more severe. There is also an understanding…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…Forest Management Demonstration Project (also known as “638’ contracts). There was also discussion on tribal woody biomass projects authorized by Public Law 115-325 (amending the Tribal Forest Protection Act). You…
Concern Raised by Increased Botrytis Presence
…the humidity and free water on tissues. It is important to note however that canopy management actions to increase airflow and light penetration need to be performed carefully so as…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…address aging infrastructure. Agency officials are considering several questions relating to water issues facing the state, including the economic impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, how to implement…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
…plans to invest more than $5.5 billion to address new methodologies in weed abatement. The company is looking to raise the bar “in transparency, sustainability and engagement.” The company is…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Assistance Available Through UCCE
…the Healthy Soils Program, the State Water Efficiency and Energy Program, as well as the Alternative Manure Management Program all offer farmers and ranchers a multitude of different benefits. However,…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…and other benefits such as nutrient, water and dust management.” A total of 194 projects dispersed throughout 45 counties will be receiving $8.7 million in funding through the HSP Incentives…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…in both FSA’s DMC program and the Risk Management Agency’s Livestock Gross Margin (LGM-Dairy) program. There are also no restrictions from participating in DMC in conjunction with any other RMA…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
The Metropolitan Water District in Southern California took exception to my recent Western View about water. Their first reaction, in an email to AgNet management, seemed to say the whole…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…be harvested and for subsequent use of those cover crops for forage.” Background: For frequently asked questions regarding the USDA Risk Management Agency’s prevented planting policy and losses resulting from…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-05-19
…what’s going on with export markets. In California news, there’s a new Integrated Pest Management model available which takes a more systems-oriented approach and the California Rice Commission provides an…
Senate Committee Educated on Livestock Emissions
…and ecologically in past decades,” Mitloehner stated. “This massive increase in efficiency and decrease in emissions has been made possible by the technological, genetic, and management changes in U.S. agriculture…
New IPM Model Takes Systems Approach to Addressing Modern Issues
…IPM model embraces a systems approach to addressing pest management techniques. “The new model actually encompasses everything that is there that influences integrated pest management. We do give the title…
Prevention is Key for California Tree Nut Growers
…practices, proactive tools and preventive measures into their management routines to protect their high-value tree nut investments. Scout for Issues Early Growers should be involved in good, standard agronomic scouting….