…impediments to better management of our vital water resources.” The California Farm Bureau Federation works to protect family farms and ranches on behalf of nearly 78,000 members statewide and as…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2015 Specialty Crop Grants
…at https://faast.waterboards.ca.gov. Concept proposals must be submitted electronically using FAAST by Friday, December 5, 2014, at 5 pm PST. Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Federal Funds Management Office at (916)…
Agri View: Crazy Weed
Everett Griner talks about Pigweed being another mounting problem in today’s Agri View. Crazy Weed…
Citrus Industry This Week: Antibiotics for HLB and TAP Update
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes information on antibiotics for citrus greening management and an update on the Tree Assistance Program. Want to learn more? Click…
USDA to Provide $4 Million for Honey Bee Habitat
…ranchers to implement conservation practices that will provide safe and diverse food sources for honey bees. For example, appropriate cover crops or rangeland and pasture management may provide a benefit…
USDA Extends Dairy Margin Protection Program Deadlines
…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 access to rural…
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
…communities,” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “As groundwater management moves forward at the local level, farmers and ranchers need to be at…
AgNeTVideo: Danielle Veenstra on Honey Bee Management Practices
Danielle Veenstra with the Almond Board of California discusses Best Management Practices for honey bees during pollination….
USDA Releases New State-by-State “Made in Rural America” Report
…a robust bio-based economy; promoting exports and production agriculture fueled by increased productivity and research; encouraging conservation including land management, stewardship and outdoor recreational opportunities; and building a strong local…
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…APH Yield Exclusion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency and Farm Service Agency staff worked hard to implement several 2014 Farm Bill programs ahead of schedule, such…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Farm Bill Provision for Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
…Vilsack and Risk Management Agency Administrator Brandon Willis comments on the premiums. How will premiums affect farmers? With the APH Yield Exclusion, Vilsack discusses those affected by drought? Farmers affected…
Almond Board Announces Bee Management Practices
…Almond Board of California. “These Best Management Practices are another significant milestone in our decades-long commitment to protect bee health and preserve that mutually beneficial relationship.” “With these Best Management…
USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to address the increase of herbicide resistant weeds in U.S. agricultural systems. “Weed…
Tough Decision for Southern CA Alfalfa Growers
…decision for southern California growers. Hear more of the leafhopper series: Alfalfa Pests Killing Southern CA Crops -> Leafhopper Management has Little Options -> Alfalfa Breed Showing Promise Against Pest…