…the upcoming Almond Conference. Topics at the conference include many facets of water – including irrigation, groundwater, regulations and more. There are also sessions on food safety, pesticides, bee health…
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…Alternative to Pesticides, Oregon Tilth, Virginia Biological Farming Association and Wild Farm Alliance. For more information on NRCS assistance for organic producers and the NRCS Organic Farming Handbook, visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/organic….
AFBF Website for 2016 Presidential Candidates
…key farming and ranching issues. Helping farmers and ranchers become informed and engaged during the upcoming election is vital, and Lyon says a unified voice can prove powerful during the…
Agri View: Varroa Mites-CCD
…is killing our Honey Bees. Everett Griner talks about the Varroa mite in today’s Agri View. Varroa Mites and CCD Learn more about Honey Bee health and Colony Collapse Disorder….
Thankful4Ag Campaign Wrapping Up
…at midnight, October 31. The campaign is an effort to teach the public about farming, and also includes a major donation to US food banks. Through midnight, October 31, every…
Almond Board of California: CEUs at 2015 Almond Conference
…all parts of the growing lifecycle. Be sure to attend these six-minute updates by researchers, offering insight into all ongoing research projects concerning pollination and honey bee health. Researchers will…
The Western View : Internet of Things
…communicating to provide a safe and efficient trip. In an internet of things for farming, your weather station would work with your plant and soil sensors to tell not only…
GMO Testing Pilot Project to Ensure Compliance with National Organic Program
It has been said that “California is the capital of organic.” The strength of that statement is a tribute to our state’s and our industry’s ability and willingness to lead,…
USDA/NRCS Video: California Soil Health Partnership
USDA/NRCS Soil Health videos featuring California farmers. The third of this series it titled: Fritz Durst Profile in Soil Health Fritz Durst’s has a holistic approach to farming. But that…
The Jacobsen & Laub Family Provides Largest Family Gift In Fair History – Fresno County Historical Museum
…and provided service to Fresno County from farming in the field to voicing concerns at the Capitol and supporting The Big Fresno Fair for more than seven decades,” said Debbie…
USDA/NRCS Video: California Soil Health Partnership
USDA/NRCS Soil Health videos featuring California farmers. The second of this series it titled: Scott Park Profile in Soil Health Scott Park of Park Farming in Meridian, California, says about…
Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau to Receive “County of the Year” Honor
The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau has been informed that it will receive the “County of the Year” award at the California Farm Bureau 97th Annual Meeting in Reno, Nev….
CDFA Grants Help Growers Upgrade Irrigation Systems
…monitor soil moisture through sensors with electronic data output and flow meters to ensure efficient irrigation scheduling at his Family Tree Farms in Tulare County. Four Oaks Farming in San…
Almond Board: What to Expect at Almond Conference
…include: • Horticulture, Replant, Variety and Rootstock Evaluations and Breeding • Irrigation and Water Management • Water and Air Quality • Pollination and Honey Bee Health • Life Cycle Assessment…