…have filled Sites reservoir is largely from the December 2014 and the February 2015 storms. Importantly, if Sites reservoir was in operation today, total north of Delta storage this year…
Pork to Top Beef in 2015?
The nation’s pork producers may do something this year that they haven’t done in over six decades. Cathy Isom lets us know what this is. Pork over Beef…
Final Call for Angus Scholarship Applications
…than $200,000 in scholarships. Angus youth may apply for a wide variety of awards, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. As in past years, other specific and special criteria scholarships administered…
Earth Day Celebrating 45 Years
April 22 was the 45th anniversary of Earth Day. It’s a nationwide event that started on April 22nd, 1970. More about the annual event can be found at earthday.org/2015. Earth…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Earth Day
From CDFA Governor Edmund G. Brown Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a proclamation declaring April 22, 2015 as “Earth Day” in the State of California. Since taking office,…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in Hollister
…L. Caldwell, University of Florida. One female Asian citrus psyllid was confirmed on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in the city of Hollister in San Benito County. A treatment program will…
APHIS Completes Learning Modules on the Pest Permitting Process
…site Pest Permitting Learning Modules page and is self-paced with optional audio reading of the text. These modules are designed to inform you of Federal policies, processes, and procedures. The…
Tornado Myths
The 2015 tornado season has started slowly, but deadly. Knowing the truths about these storms could save your life. Cathy Isom talks about the misconceptions or myths surrounding tornadoes. Tornado…
Marketing Easier for Small Businesses Online
…Easier for Small Businesses Online At the 2015 Small Farms Conference in San Diego, Kismet Public Relations Founder and Owner Alexa Popplewell talked to small farmers about how important diversified…
USDA: Record Number of Organic Producers in U.S.
…data. The initial launch is planned for September 2015. Additional information about USDA resources and support for the organic sector is available on the USDA Organics Resource page at www.usda.gov/organic….
Atwater FFA Competes Towards A Strong Finish
…the Reedley College FFA Field Day on April 11th. All four of Atwater FFA’s competitive judging teams placed in the top five overall. Atwater FFA’s Ag Mechanics team placed 2nd…
Cotton Acreage May be Lowest Since the 1920s
…hurt the entire mill.” In Arizona, the mills stopped buying local cotton until the problem was resolved. Isom said he hopes 2015 will not be a repeat of the last…
Agri View: Drone Problems
Everett Griner talks about FFA drone regulations forthcoming in today’s Agri View. Drone Problems…
Snowpack Melts Early Across the West
West-wide snowpack is melting earlier than usual, according to data from the fourth 2015 forecast by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). “Almost all of…
