With weather forecasts indicating another dry year, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture is bringing together state and federal officials to discuss drought planning and implementation of the …
Agri View: Water Conservation
Everett Griner talks about water consumption rising worldwide in today’s Agri View. Water Conservation Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling Fire …
Irrigation Trial Covered at Nut Conference
A current almond orchard water trial in several areas of California focuses on deficit irrigation. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling …
USDA Launches Site to Provide Climate Information to Farmers and Ranchers
The USDA has launched a Climate Hubs web site. The new site provides a portal for farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, and others to find useful, practical information to help cope …
AgNeTVideo: Paul Wenger on Proposition 1
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger tells us why he’s voting yes for Proposition 1 and says we should, too. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from …
AgNeTVideo: Paul Wenger Visits AgNet West Booth to Discuss Props 1 and 2
California Farm Bureau President Paul Wenger stopped by the AgNet West booth at the 2014 CAPCA convention to speak with Farm News Director Sabrina Hill about two important propositions on …
USDA to Launch New Farm Bill Program to Help Provide Relief to Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
2014 Farm Bill’s APH Yield Exclusion to be Implemented for 2015 Spring Crops Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the implementation of a new Farm Bill initiative that will provide …
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Announces New Farm Bill Provision for Farmers Affected by Severe Weather
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new Farm Bill provision that will provide direct relief to farmers affected by severe weather, including drought. Spring crops eligible for APH Yield exclusion for the …
Precision Farming with Sap Sensors
Sap sensors can be another tool for growers to make precision irrigation decisions in the field. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, …
CDFA Awards $3.6 Million to Assist Farmers with Drought Through the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $3.6 million for 93 different projects to implement on-farm water irrigation systems that reduce water and energy use, thereby reducing …
Agri View: Drying Up
Everett Griner talks about the drought drying up more than just crops in today’s Agri View. Drying Up Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire …
NRCS Seeks Input on 2015 Conservation Priorities for California
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California will hold the next State Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) meeting on Oct. 16, 2014. The STAC is invited to recommend natural …
Water Managers Worked on Legislation Basics
Before groundwater bills were finished and signed by Governor Brown, California water experts were gathering to try and piece together guidelines that were manageable for current water entities. Kaweah Delta …
CDFA to Initiate Second Round of Funding for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
(From CDFA) The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will begin accepting applications on September 29, 2014 for a second round of funding for the State Water Efficiency and …