…Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Risk Management Agency will be providing an even better customer experience. I am excited to finally have Bill on board.”…
USDA Opens New Office in Vietnam to Help Facilitate Increasing Agricultural Trade
…safe agricultural trade, ensuring effective and efficient management of internationally-based programs, and investing in international capacity-building through various training programs abroad to enhance technical, administrative, and diplomatic skills and competencies….
Almond Update: Don’t Forget About Bee Water and Removal
The almond industry is in the middle of the bloom season and there is plenty of best management practices for growers to do while the pollinators are still foraging. ABC’s…
UCCE to be a Leader in Climate Change Awareness and Education
…learn how to use climate projections. Leslie Roche, UCCE rangeland management specialist, conducted rancher interviews after the 2011-2016 drought to gauge whether they consider climate change an important consideration for…
Fertilizer Institute Issues Annual Industry Report
The Fertilizer Institute 2017 State of the Fertilizer Industry report shows a continued investment in nutrient management and stewardship, among other things. Organizers say the annual report, which is part…
California Coffee Industry Gaining Ground
…pest and disease management. The California coffee industry only has a small percentage of acreage producing at the moment, but the market for domestically grown premium coffee is likely to…
How Dairy Farmers Are Helping Us Meet Our Climate Goals
…protection of groundwater from nitrates. These technologies also help reduce odors and reduce overall dairy operating costs. It was heartening to hear the experience of Cal Bio Energy’s management team…
Celebrating a Heart Healthy Food
…can help people feel satisfied for several hours, which can support weight management and counter weight gain. Eighty percent of the world’s almonds are grown in California. I’m Cathy Isom……
Syngenta Acquires Satellite Imagery Innovator
…weeds, pests and environmental damage. A Syngenta spokesperson says the acquisition will help the company “further develop farm management and crop decision-making tools.” FarmShots will integrate into Syngenta’s AgriEdge Excelsior…
Study Of U.S. Grains Council ROI
…of applied economics and management at Cornell University, during the final day of the organization’s 15th International Marketing Conference and 58th Annual Membership Meeting in Houston. Kaiser recently analyzed the…
USDA Helps Dairy and Beef Industries Reach More Domestic and Global Markets
…Management (FARM) Program meets the requirements of the TS 34700. “This is the first livestock animal care program approved by AMS under the assessment program which establishes a strong framework…
USDA Partners with Dairy Innovation Center
…chairman of Dairy Management Inc. and an Innovation Center board member, at DeGroot Dairies in Hanford, Calif. “USDA and the Innovation Center will continue to work together to accelerate the…
Beginning Farmer Training Program Receives State Approval
…farm. There is an increasing need to further develop the next generation of farmers and ranchers to become skilled farming professionals. As older farmers begin contemplating retirement, those management positions…
AgWell Solar Helps Growers with Energy Optimization
…was a need for an educational platform from Butte County all the way down to Bakersfield, on how to educate on-farm energy management best business practices,” said Boguess. “CALWARE is…