…did in the late 1800’s. But now, those ranchers apply those hard-won lessons about over-grazing, water management and soil conservation. The ranches have their cattle graze on the public land…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
…use export subsidies on its wheat sold in TPP markets. Similarly, Canada’s domestic supply management system imposes prohibitive tariffs on dairy, poultry, and eggs from other countries, while their export…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…species, restoring riparian forests, increasing flood resiliency and aquatic organism passage, improving wildlife habitat, and improving forest management through private landowner assistance. Since its start, $104 million has been invested…
Options for Managing Vine Mealybug
…says there are a few options available for management and timing is key for those applications. Daane added growers can purchase natural defenses, for integrated pest management systems and organic…
Soil Sampling for Salinity Challenges
…Almond Board of California Conference in December and showed growers how some soils can be a challenge to sample. Salinity Management in Fine Textured Soils From the Almond Doctor: Starting…
Farm Planning for The Future
…and dangerous to the future of family relationships and the farm operation. Is your family ready for the ownership and management transitions that will need to take place? Dave Specht…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in…
NCBA Continues to Express Concerns with Market Volatility
…automated trading remains unresolved,” said Woodall. “The market needs liquidity, but it must also serve the function of a meaningful risk management tool. If the playing field is not leveled…
Almond Board: Workshops for Growers
…22nd century • Irrigation scheduling and infrastructure • Available incentive programs • SWEEP, NRCS EQIP & CSP, etc. • Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP) Updates • Nitrogen management plans, farm…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…California to be Certified Grassfed by AWA. While other grassfed labels exist, none has fully met consumer expectations when it comes to a grassfed and forage diet, environmental management, and…
Commentary: Farmers Must Stay Engaged in Groundwater Planning
…all the changes, the one with the most lasting implications for agriculture was California’s adoption of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in 2014. For the next quarter century, SGMA will…
Citrus Greening Grants Awarded
…for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding…
Ag. Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Comm. Roger Goodell and Partners Commitment to Youth
…6, 2016 1 p.m. PT WHO: ROGER GOODELL, Commissioner, NFL TOM VILSACK, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture PAUL ROVEY, Chair, Dairy Management Inc. and United Dairymen of Arizona ALEXIS GLICK, CEO,…
Grants for Food Safety and Plant Health Improvements
…has awarded more than $89 million to solve challenges related to plant health and production. Additional grants for studies and outreach that address plant protection against microbes, insects, and weeds…