…and programs. These results will assist with the development of appropriate risk management programs designed to help organic producers,” said NASS Administrator Joseph T. Reilly. “The report also shows that…
The Western View: Wildfires
…clear land for eons before the gold rush. But we learned how to keep them from being so devastating. Early in the 20th century our forefathers created a forest management…
USDA Offers Help to Fire-Affected Farmers and Ranchers
…coverage through the federal crop insurance program administered by the Risk Management Agency (RMA) should contact their crop insurance agent to discuss losses due to fire or other natural causes…
NCF Accepting Applications for Beef Industry Scholarship
…risk management to the beef industry,” said Tim Andriesen, CME Group Managing Director of Agricultural Commodities. “For more than 25 years, NCBA has been a key partner in advancing risk…
One Tool Central to Moth Control Success
…Commissioner Greg Clark says the grapevine moth is all but eradicated due to an effective program supported by several groups. Clark says mating disruption tools were especially effective in management….
Progress Reported on Planning for Sites Reservoir
…30 years of project management experience in California, has just been appointed general manager of the Sites Joint Power Authority. He said one of his first jobs is working with…
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act – Informational Meetings Planned
…Management Act (SGMA) and to answer questions from the public: October 21st – Valley Glen, CA: Los Angeles Valley College Campuss Center Building Monarch Hall, 5800 Fulton Ave, Valley Glen,…
NFU Praises FAA for Addressing Challenges and Promises Offered By Drones
…the FAA in April 2015. “Initial assessments contend that the technology could be used for surveying and detailed scouting of cattle, insect infestation, insufficient nutrients, and weed presence,” said Johnson….
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of L. A. County
…pest management (IPM), California Department of Food and Agriculture uses “male attractant” technique as the mainstay of its eradication effort for this pest. This approach has successfully eliminated dozens of…
Class 46 Fellows Selected for California Agricultural Leadership Program
…Oct. 15 at Fresno State. Through dynamic seminars during an intensive 17-month program, fellows will study leadership theory, effective communication, motivation, critical and strategic thinking, change management, emotional intelligence and…
State Board Drops Planned Grazing Rule
…hydrology, topography, climate and land use of that region; Consider using best-management practices where appropriate; Consider establishing monitoring requirements, including watershed-wide or regional monitoring programs, to assess effectiveness of best-management…
Commentary: News on Crop Revenue Reports Misses Part of Story
…seawater for urban coastal regions. Of course, we also note the significant investments farmers have made to improve irrigation efficiency, through changes in irrigation systems and through changes in management…
Water for Food Security, A Global Conference At UC Davis
…individual basin scale. It will analyze the extreme case of California, now in its fourth year of drought, as well as the challenges globally of sustainable management of ground and…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…achievement in voluntary stewardship and management of natural resources. The finalists are: Prather Ranch, Shasta County Hafenfeld Ranch, Kern County Altman Specialty Plants, Riverside and San Diego counties Jim and…