The earthquake that rattled the Napa and Sonoma County areas 2 weeks ago may have contributed to an interesting change in the environment. United States Department of Agriculture Meteorologist Brad…
Lucas Praises House Passage of Bill to Block EPA’s Latest Attack on American Agriculture
…United States” under the Clean Water Act, or using the rule as a basis for future administrative actions. It is the authority of Congress, not the administration, to change the…
Huge Apple Crop Complications
…Complications California’s apple export window is relatively small and can change in length. Ott says the flood of apples from the U.S. added with the global export issues equals a…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan. The Administration’s plan responsibly cuts carbon pollution, slows the long-term effects of climate change, helps farmers and others deal with the present-day impact of…
Conservation, Industry Leaders Team Up to Restore Groundwater in California’s Central Valley
…with permission from Sustainable Conservation ABOUT SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION Sustainable Conservation believes promoting a healthy environment can be good for business. The nonprofit’s award-winning climate, air, water and wildlife initiatives promote…
Apples Industry Looking Ahead
…drought on their yield. However the apple industry is focused on what may lie ahead. If a significant change in California’s water situation doesn’t come, California Apple Commission Executive Director…
Agri View: Feeding the People
Everett Griner talks about how farm technology must change in today’s Agri View. Feeding the People…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change and CDFA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…sustainable future for California. A link to the plan may be found here: http://resources.ca.gov/climate/safeguarding/ Invited speakers on the climate change topic include: Wade Crowfoot, Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown,…
Some Row Crop Prices Saving Big Losses
…course like any other farmer, Silva would welcome rain with open arms. Some forecasters are suggesting a change in weather patterns for this next year and that would end the…
Agri View: Weather Changes
Everett Griner talks about climate change or not. It is still questionable in today’s Agri View. Weather Changes…
Water Situation Forcing Farmers’ Hands
Growers dealing with wells on the verge of running dry during this drought year are having to make changes to their growing season. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story….
California and Mexico – a Win-Win Relationship
…also in capitalizing on the shared resources of our people, climate and economy. A strong and growing Mexican market is a win for California and a win for Mexico. In…
USDA Announces Grants to Help Veterans and Minority Farmers Get Started in Agriculture
…of Change event celebrating the next generation of America’s farmers and ranchers. Through the 2501 Program, support is distributed to entities that work with minority or veteran farmers and ranchers…
Growers Hoping to ‘Get by’ with Well Problems
…has been a challenge and forced him to change his operations. One pump in particular makes him nervous every day when he goes to look at it, fearing that it…