…methane emission reduction measures. DPR Director Julie Henderson said biological products will have a role to play in transitioning to more sustainable pest management. The funding will be utilized to…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…effort to promote the timely passage of the 2023 Farm Bill. The group has identified five core objectives for the campaign, which include food security, job creation, conservation, risk management,…
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…a member of the House Agriculture Committee and the House Armed Services Committee. She also served as chairwoman of the Oversight, Management, and Accountability subcommittee of the House Homeland Security…
Biologicals Represent an ‘Interesting Option’ for Sustainable Pest Management
California is transitioning to more sustainable pest management and the elimination of prioritized, high-risk pesticides by 2050. Details of the effort are outlined in the Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A…
Honeybee Colony Numbers Remain Stable, Despite A Nearly 50 Percent Loss
A recent report released by the Bee Informed Partnership shows a significant decline in honeybee colony numbers. The annual Colony Loss and Management Survey indicates a nearly 50 percent loss…
USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI
…activities and information available online to help producers of all types look at their biosecurity, look at their management practices and help them to learn to use very strong tools…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…cars off the road. This year, CDFA will offer its flagship grants, the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) and the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). The Budget Act…
Kern County Farm Bureau Gets a New Executive Director
…served in management positions at some of Kern County’s most well-known organizations such as the Bakersfield Condors and Houchin Community Blood Bank. Nettleton’s broad experience has equipped her with a…
Federal Funding to Support Automating the Strawberry Industry
…Tomlinson, California Strawberry Commission president, said the grant will go a long way toward expanding automated farming practices. Subsequent years will concentrate on technological advancements for weed and unhealthy plant…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…podcast. Management guides for supporting pollinator habitat and cover cropping are also available online from ABC. Listen to the segment below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-04-23
…Robert Rivas as California’s new Speaker of the Assembly, a grower’s experience with solar development on farmland, and prevention being a key component of the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap. Tune…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…undergone thinning to enhance sunlight exposure, while wine grapes have been sprayed for weed control. Stone fruit harvest is in full swing, with nectarines, plums, and peaches being picked. Field…
Tides Turning at Tulare Lake, But Water to Remain for Some Time
…in 66,692 acre-feet of water diverted away from Tulare Lake. Actions included executive orders and pre-emptive water management strategies. Favorable weather conditions up until now have helped keep floodwaters manageable….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-30-23
…management, new EPA requirements to cost the specialty crops industry, and a conversation on pesticide regulations and the impacts they have on the future of the industry. Tune in to…