…use fire, or we can ignore it and mother nature will choose fire for us. Ignoring this simple fact of forest management has cost us hundreds of lives and billions…
Increase in Pesticide Use Shouldn’t Be Surprising
UC Cooperative Extension Pomology Advisor David Doll started a recent presentation with slides showing increasing pesticide data. With increasing organic acreage and a more significant push for integrated pest management…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
…helping them with nutrient management and irrigation water management, and also with their greenhouse structures,” said Mather. “It was definitely a team effort to reach these folks and meet them…
Agricultural Stewardship of Water Highlighted in Survey
The Census of Agriculture data has been collected and will be released within the next few months. Shortly after the release, the 2018 Irrigation and Water Management Survey will begin….
Cattlemen’s College Set For New Orleans in January
…cattle health, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, grazing management, consumer interest, and industry hot topics. Because many sessions run concurrently, attendees will be able to view videos of missed sessions online following…
Groundwater Collection Project Gathers Data by Flying Over Regions of Land
…technology to take an ultrasound-like picture of the groundwater basin. This data will improve the ways farmers comply with Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Eric Osterling, General Manager for the Greater…
Important Industry Insight Offered at Latino Farmer Conference
…of crops or livestock.” The Latino Farmer Conference featured breakout sessions which included information on soil management, irrigation efficiency, new technologies, as well as the business side of the industry in…
Low-Flying Helicopters Measure Groundwater in Tulare County
…“improve our understanding of groundwater in the region and greatly aid in our ability to comply with the state’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.” Similar projects have been conducted in regions…
Instances of Bindweed Popping Up in Central Valley Farms
…for. “Bindweed is actually a big problem throughout the central valley of California,” said Agronomy and Weed Science Advisor for Merced and Madera Counties, Lynn Sosnoskie. “It’s really a concern…
Bayer Remains Focused on Defending Glyphosate
Bayer has indicated that the company remains intent on defending Monsanto weed-killers that contain glyphosate from any further lawsuits. AgNet West previously reported on the California groundskeeper named Dewayne Johnson,…
New Goat Milk Facility Breaks Ground at UC Davis
Breaking ground on the new goat dairy and creamery are representatives of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Department of Animal Science and UC Davis Design and Construction Management….
Secretary Perdue Regarding EPA Decision on Dicamba
…is for “over-the-top” use to control weeds in fields for cotton and soybean plants genetically engineered to resist dicamba. Perdue’s statement is as follows: “It is important that the EPA…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
…is aimed at educating and encouraging the agricultural community to consider the adoption of on-farm solutions that improve nutrient management, soil health, irrigation management and on-farm composting. The CDFA programs…
Annual Soil Health Summit Event Opens to Public for First Time
…crops and practicing advanced nutrient management. Shefali Mehta, SHP executive director, noted the field team plans to have a more robust data set for 2018. She says the summit marks…