…it gets too hot, then watch the grapes and almonds grow, drink plenty of water and stay in the shade – and I don’t really envy those easterners for their…
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…regions of the state. The district looks forward to working with both the House and the Senate to advance common-sense solutions that serve the interests of all Californians.” Don Peracchi,…
The Western View: COOL Repeal
Don’t take COOL away. The Western View: COOL Repeal Country Of Origin Labeling – or COOL for short – shouldn’t be controversial. Any farmer can tell you that the United…
Social Media Water Campaign #MoreDamStorage
…lies squarely on the shoulders of our politicians,” says Greg Musson, President of Gar Tootelian Inc. “You don’t need a very big crystal ball to predict the result of doubling…
The Western View: Google U
…The Internet is home to saints and sinners alike, and search engines lump them all together and bring them right to your computer. Don’t get me wrong, I love Google….
Keep Beef in Your Lean, Low Fat Diet
Why experts say we don’t have to give up beef to have a lean – low fat diet. Cathy Isom has more. Keep Beef in Your Diet For more tips…
Cover Crops Just One Option for Bee Forage
…One Option When it comes to adding forage for bees, growers don’t have to plant cover crops. NRCS Soil Conservationist Priscilla Baker says there are several different options for growers….
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…in the USA, Laura’s Lean, and Nolan Ryan’s Guaranteed Tender, that are run by the industry work; they don’t violate our trade obligations and they pay premiums back to the…
Citrus Grower Grouping Causing Some Problems
…psyllid is found. Grower Liaison Cressida Silvers says a third category can cause some problems, as most who are in that group don’t have the resources to comply without help….
1,500 Students To Learn about Ag at Annual AgVentures! Day
…experiences for children in the area,” said Kerissa Chapman, IAC’s AgVentures! and Ag Education Coordinator. “Many of our students don’t know or understand the importance of agriculture in the Central…
Lawmaker Wants to Change Endangered Species Act
…produce that we get in our grocery stores. I mean, I don’t know.” Davis pointed out, water problems are something Californians have dealt with for some time. “This isn’t new…
Illinois Congressman on California Smelt and Water Use
…doesn’t want to attack this issue. I believe that if the Midwest experiences drought we’ll make this same argument. But the drought that I hope we don’t experience is something…
Agri View: Fish Farming
Everett Griner talks about what we don’t know about imported fish in today’s Agri View. Fish Farming…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…– for this generation and generations to come,” said Governor Brown. This executive action sets the stage for the important work being done on climate change by the Legislature. The…