…conference last week, bees were a big topic of discussion. Some vendors at the trade show were showing attendees products that can aid bee pollination. Product Promotes Bee Activity Pollen…
Census of Horticulture Arriving in Mailboxes this Winter
…for producers to provide detailed information on their industry to help ensure the continued growth and sustainability of horticultural farming.” Last conducted in 2009, this census will provide the only…
Agri View: Then and Now
Everett Griner talks about the early inventions that spurred farming in today’s Agri View. Then and Now…
Biochar Possibilities for Small Producers
…turning to conservational burning for their agricultural waste, growers can be environmentally friendly and produce biochar on a small scale. Biochar is full of nutrients and there are ways small…
State Wheat Production May Jump in 2015
…been a struggle the last several years, he acknowledged, and there have been some fields where he didn’t get any crop at all. McCauley said while the early fall rains…
USDA Provides Greater Protection for Fruit, Vegetable and Other Specialty Crop Growers
…Crop Disaster Assistance Program for crops that traditionally have been ineligible for federal crop insurance. The new options, created by the 2014 Farm Bill, provide greater coverage for losses when…
Almond Board Video: Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds
…pollination communication chain, including growers, PCAs, beekeepers and county ag commissioners. For more information on the Honey Bee Best Management Practices for California Almonds, and to download materials, visit Almonds.com/BeeBMPs….
Clean Burns Can Benefit Soils
Burning agricultural waste cleaner has another benefit than just being environmentally friendly. Clean Burns Can Benefit Soils Attendees of the 2014 Sustainable Ag Expo in San Luis Obispo last month…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 5
…In Review, lighting the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, turning wood waste into high strength material, and helping veterans get into farming. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.flickr.com/usdagov www.fs.fed.us www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2014/11/0252.xml…
Making the Propane Choice Easy
…of propane is a focus for the Propane Education and Research Council. Director of Agriculture Business Development Cinch Munson says they have launched technology-friendly tools to help growers see the…
Agri View: What’s New?
“I’ve really been ignoring the paperwork lately.” Everett Griner talks about paperwork being a big part of farming in today’s Agri View. What’s New?…
Full Belly Farm Named 2014 California Leopold Conservation Award Recipient
…second-generation owners Jenna Clemens and Amon Muller. It has been a certified organic farm since 1985 and is a pioneer for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) marketing. Located near Guinda in…
New Program Seeks Growers to Help Curb Declining Bee Population
…zones. The soon-to-be-established honey bee forage will support pollination-reliant crops, which represents one-third of the food we eat. Why Bees? Why Now? Honey bees are valuable to the nation’s crops…
Bee-Friendly Flowers Take Little Resources
…allocate water for extra flowers that can aid bee activity. CEO of the Pollination Connection Denise Qualls said seeds available for growers are designed to take very little water and…