…that to change.” USFRA intends to use findings from the research to better answer questions consumers have about sustainability and agriculture. The survey found that 56 percent of all respondents…
Agri View: Climate Change
Everett Griner talks about climate change, real or imagined, in today’s Agri View. Climate Change…
Commentary: Farm Bureau Focuses on Key Bills in State Legislature
…move quickly and the status of the various bills of concern to Farm Bureau may change daily. Here, you will find a list of key bills that could have significant…
The Western View: Keep Water Projects Top of Mind
…central valley. We’ll hope that’s an omen that a change is coming. But there is still a chance we will not get the blessing of good rain this winter. With…
A Gradual Change in the State of the Beef Cattle Market
What will the next 18 months hold for the U.S. beef cattle market? Gary Crawford has this report. A Gradual Change in the State of the Beef Cattle Market…
Agri View: Why Not Change?
Everett Griner talks about the California drought might lead to changes in today’s Agri View. Why Not Change?…
Agri View: Bigger and Better
beefsteak tomato Everett Griner talks about genetic change occurring naturally in today’s Agri View. Bigger and Better…
California State Climatologist: Do Not Count on El Nino to End Drought
…of having a wetter winter. Unfortunately, due to shifting climate patterns, we cannot even be that sure.” State Climatologist Michael Anderson. The current drought has resulted in observations of new,…
Checking Soil Profiles Sometimes ‘Best Tool’
Soil profiles can change over time. Advisors are seeing some weak areas in northern California orchards and checking your soil profiles first. Sometimes ‘Best Tool’ Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Emeritus…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…change,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “In addition to building drought and climate resiliency on our farms, the solutions incentivized by these programs are practical and timely.” Incentive programs available…
Agri View: Weather
Everett Griner talks about science not able to change the weather in today’s Agri View. Weather…
USDA, Microsoft to Launch “Innovation Challenge” to Address Food Resiliency
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is partnering with Microsoft to launch the “Innovation Challenge,” a contest designed to explore how climate change will impact the United States’ food system…
Almond Orchard Sustainability Lifecycle Study Highlights Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Provides Baseline for Future Goals
…have identified several key areas where changes in orchard management, technology and policy have helped the California almond industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. If these trends continue…
Regenis Application Wins Dairy Digester Grant in CA
…half-million MWh of clean energy from dairy waste. Financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters comes from the state’s cap-and-trade program for combating climate change. Through the Greenhouse Gas…