…threats of litigation have changed how management decisions are made—and in many cases, have halted them altogether. “Inaction has caused inaction, which has led to increased fuel loads on the…
Specialty Crop Research and Extension Investments
…Agriculture (NIFA) Specialty Crop Research Initiative, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. “America’s specialty crop farmers face many challenges ranging from a changing climate to increasing production costs. Investing in…
Agri View: Agriculture Future
…English. What they are not being taught is the importance of agriculture to the future. Without this change, feeding nine billion is a very serious challenge, and, it is one…
Ancient Grains Show Growing Possibilities
…this is very much a Mediterranean climate and you can almost grow anything,” Kandarian says. “It’s not like Africa where you can plant beans any day of the year, but…
Agri View: Changing Weather
Everett Griner talks about global warming and what is causing our weather to change in today’s Agri View. Changing Weather From: NASA The consequences of climate change Global climate change…
Agri View: Hydroponic Farming
…more of the future’s consumers will demand higher—quality resources (Charles and Godfray, 2011). The intensified harvesting of resources from the environment affects biodiversity negatively, as it contributes to climate change…
Agri View: Farmers Benefit from Oil Prices
…unable to lift its margins in a low-cost climate. Prices might not drop in the same steep proportions as oil; however, fuel costs in reality represent a low component of…
Agri View: Crop Losses
…They looked at how those climate anomalies affect cereal grain production and concluded that extreme heat and drought between 1964 and 2007 account for about a 10% decline in global…
Lessons from Six California Soil Care Farmers
…of organizations that are part of CASI now seek a new wave of farmers who are interested in evaluating conservation agriculture, climate-smart practices at their farms. For information on how…
Agri View: Bad Weather
Everett Griner talks about bad weather of 2016 unusually hard on crops in today’s Agri View. Bad Weather From: USDA Office of the Chief Economist Weather and Climate Weather is…
Legislation Help for Dairy Farmers
…make biogas systems and nutrient recovery technologies eligible for an already-existing 30 percent investment tax credit to cover capital costs. This needed policy change will help dairy farmers to reduce…
Apps for Ag Hackathon Prizes Awarded
…Youtsey. “It’s really important for UC ANR to be involved in app development because as farmers and natural resource managers face ever-increasing challenges – climate change, invasive pests, the need…
Extreme Weather Drives Change
…some good things that come from extreme weather, both wet and dry. Important policy changes for California have resulted because of droughts in the past. Department of Water Resources Interstate…
NPPC Opposes Proposed Animal Welfare Changes
…because if they’re passed, it’s the first time they’ll be written into federal law. NPPC says it could present problems for producers. NPPC says the standards won’t change the concept…