…We eliminate direct payments, which were paid to farmers regardless of market conditions and many times to farmers who were no longer farming. The FARRM Act reflects a belief in…
Northern California Field Day
Growers have the opportunity to learn about topics like bee health and availability, advances in irrigation technology and gopher control at a field day coming up this week. A number…
AgNeTVideo: Trefethen Solar Project
In another big step toward complete sustainability, a Napa Valley winery has gone 100 percent solar. Trefethen Family Vineyards was already known for it’s environmentally- friendly practices, like using biodiesel…
Using Solar Energy to Power Winery
…Vineyards was already know for it’s environmentally- friendly practices, like using biodiesel fuels in their trucks and tractors, recycling winery wastewater for irrigation, and other methods. John Ruel is the…
Agencies Work to Help Bee Population
Several agencies are working together to save the bee population. Sabrina Hill reports on the effort by the EPA. Click to open or download audio report. A report released last…
CA Snowpack Very Low, Dry Year Ahead
…water is held back in some areas to protect the population of Delta Smelt. Meanwhile, the back-to-back dry years could cause drought conditions in some of the state’s farming areas….
Several Factors to Blame For Bee Decline
Is it GMOs, a certain pesticide, a genetic disorder? What exactly is causing the decline of honey bee health? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Scientists,…
Vulcan Receives Reduced Signal Word
…said Dave Downing, MANA brand leader. “Vulcan is considered a next-generation emusifiable concentrate (EC) formulation that delivers excellent pest control and reduced odor within a user-friendly and environmentally sound platform….
Ag Data Conference Commitments
We’ve been keeping you up to date on the Open Data Ag Conference happening this week in Washington D.C. Gary Crawford tells us it ended with some friendly commitments. Click…
Helping the Honey Bee Population
…hosted by “Project Apis m.” Attendees will view various plants in a demonstration bee pasture, and learn more about the benefits of planting a bee forage cover crop. A key…
New Poultry Education Center at Fresno State
…boasts more than 16-thousand square feet, and is eco-friendly and power-efficient, while featuring advanced climate control and feed delivery systems replicating professional poultry production. The facility is designed to provide…
Concerns in the Bee Industry
…eye on bees in California and around the nation. He says he’s watching reports on a specific bee from Africa, and if that bee were to come into the US,…
New Strawberry Research Center
…experiences for Cal Poly students, faculty, and California strawberry farmers. It’s all with the goal of increasing sustainability of California Strawberry farming. California grows 85 percent of the nation’s strawberries….
Almond Board 2013 Election Results
…the following nominees have been sent to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for approval and appointment: Independent Grower Member Position One (one-year term): Mike Mason, Wasco Alternate Position One: Brad…