Staying true to its core principle that farmers should be in control of the data collected on their operations, the Agricultural Data Coalition (ADC) announced the formation of a farmer …
FAA Rules Clear Runway for Small Drones
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the long-awaited operating rules for unmanned aerial systems. Thousands of special permissions have been granted while the administration formed these standards. The FAA rules …
New Website for Northern CA Producers
A new website for northern California producers went live last week with the new Sacramento Valley Orchard Source.
FARMS Students Report on Agriculture
High school students get chance to be agriculture reporters for the day AgNet West and Clovis Grower Matt Efird worked with the FARMS Leadership program to show Central Valley students …
Create Apps for Agriculture
UC and State Fair to host 4th annual Apps for Ag Hackathon July 15-17 Do you have an idea for a mobile app that would simplify a task for growers, …
This Week’s Agriculture Meetings
A look at this week’s California State Board of Food and Agriculture meetings by Office of Public Affairs The California State Board of Food and Agriculture held two meetings this …
USDA Streamlining Crop Reporting
USDA announced Tuesday farmers and ranchers can update their crop acreage reports at any USDA office without having to visit another.
More Overhead Irrigation in California’s Future
Researchers see more overhead irrigation in California’s future Overhead irrigation systems have revolutionized agriculture across the United States and in other parts of the world, using less water than furrow …
Female Farmer Emoji
Move over Princess’ and Dancers, a Female Farmer Emoji may be coming to a smartphone or tablet keyboard soon. Cathy Isom tells us about the proposed new digital design representing …
Technology, Innovation and Food Waste
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Technology, Innovation and Food Waste in the Bay Area Meeting on May 31st in Emeryville and June 1st in Palo Alto …
Microscopes Focus on Shot Hole Borer
An equipment upgrade at a southern California cooperative Extension office will lead to research looking at how and why shot hole borers move through a tree.
Foodkeeper App Update
The USDA’s Foodkeeper app is a handy way of finding out on your smartphone or tablet if those leftovers are safe to eat. Cathy Isom fills us in about the …
Jordan Ag Center Opens Doors
First-of-its-kind Jordan Agricultural Research Center opens at Fresno State The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State celebrated the opening of the new Jordan Agricultural Research Center.
New Cow Milk Benefits Found for Babies
Some recent research looking at specific components in both human milk and dairy milk may make cow milk more enticing for some babies and help drive future dairy growth around …