Everett Griner talks about farmers becoming “bee keepers” in today’s Agri View. Problem Solved…
Fresno State Research Uncovers Significant Drought Impacts in San Joaquin Valley
…goal of the research was to produce for the first time, reliable data on the drought’s impact in the San Joaquin Valley – the state’s farming heartland, said Provost Lynnette…
Agri View: Olive Farming
Everett Griner talks about olive farming is set to grow again in today’s Agri View. Olive Farming…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting on September 24, 2015
…management and postharvest handling. Three hours of DPR and three and a half hours of CCA continuing education credits have been requested. The meeting is free, and lunch will be…
Finalists Named for 2015 California Leopold Conservation Award
…Rickert own and manage Prather Ranch (Shasta County), a diversified cattle and certified organic rangeland business. The business includes a feed yard, slaughter facility, retail meat and beef by-product outlets,…
California Strawberries and Teen Celebrity Chef Announce #KidsCookOff Recipe Contest Winners
…emphasis on sustainable farming practices, the commission works with strategic partners focusing on production and nutrition research, food safety training and education, marketing and communications, trade relations and public policy….
The Western View: My Job Depends on Ag!
…and created “Team Ag,” which challenges the misconceptions some people have about farming. Another voice has been my own daughter – Sabrina Hill – who recognized the need to advocate…
Dairy Farmers Explore Options in Feed Supplies
…have been able to feed more alfalfa hay and grain-corn to offset some of the nutritional deficits of milo, which lacks protein and starch. Corn prices continue to drop, though…
Avocado Growers Getting Creative with Crops
…professionals to start a healthy discussion. One of the panel members told growers about some new farming practices that are bringing in some extra income. Growers Getting Creative with Crops…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
…Atherosclerotic Research Center (L-MARC) by Harold Bays, MD, medical director and president of L-MARC. Visit www.LoveYourRaisins.com for more information about both studies, diabetic-friendly recipes and more. SOURCE California Raisin Marketing…
Citrus Industry This Week: Water Farming; Online CEU; Citrus Expo
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes a water farming report, a CEU article and Citrus Expo updates. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free…
Agri View: Oyster Farming
Pacific Oysters Everett Griner talks about oyster farming, a growing enterprise, in today’s Agri View. Oyster Farming…
The Western View: Crowdfunding for Agriculture
…high-tech tools and equipment for large-scale farming operations. Agfunder projects include SWIIM, which is creating a new $150 billion market for water rights and conservation with a hardware/software system co-developed…
Proving Sustainability Sometimes Just Paperwork
Sustainable farming is a popular term in California and is widely looked at as a good thing. Wine industry leaders say a lot of growers are already operating this way….