…the federal Central Valley Project’s (CVP) largest reservoir, was holding 3,640,765 acre-feet, 80 percent of its 4.5 million acre-foot capacity and 123 percent of its historical average. Folsom Lake near…
Funding to Support Agricultural Education at 1890s Land-grant Institutions
…Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Southern University, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Lincoln University, Alcorn State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Central State University, Langston University, South Carolina…
‘Valley’s Gold’ Gets National Exposure
…convention. FCFB won the award for its “Valley’s Gold” television show that it produces in conjunction with Valley PBS. The program travels the state and tells the stories of California…
Obama Designates New National Monuments Along California Coast
…the California Coastal National Monument to include six individual sites across the northern, central, and southern California Coast: Trinidad Head, Lost Coast Headlands, Waluplh-Lighthouse Ranch, Piedras Blancas, Cotoni-Coast Dairies, and…
River-Flow Plan Moves to Written Comment Stage
…starting point. During the Sacramento hearing, fisheries agencies said that’s not adequate. Jeff McClain, National Marine Fisheries Service division manager for the Central Valley, described the 40 percent recommendation as…
Canada’s Protectionist Policies Will Harm U.S. Economy
…billion. Enforcement of current trade agreements, whether bilateral or multilateral in nature, is central to strengthening the U.S. economy.” Copied on the letter were several Cabinet nominees, including Robert Lighthizer,…
Western View: Drought-Busting Rain?
…drought. We’re happy to fix them, but we got to wait till things dry out a little. Then there are those familiar places around the valley – like the mobile…
Almond Matters: Treatment Timing for PTB
…them.” Although PTB hasn’t been a major issue recently, Lopez said it’s well worth it to keep an eye on potential, especially in the valleys of the state. “It depends…
Almonds, Walnuts Unite in Northern California
…Day, in conjunction with North Valley Nut Conference, will offer small-group, hands-on discussions and training. The Butte and Glenn County Almond and Walnut Day is January 19 at the Silver…
November Pork Exports Set Record
…Pork exports to Central and South America increased 7 percent in volume through November to 120,502 mt, valued at $297.4 million (up 5 percent). Year-over-year increases were achieved in all…
U.S.-Cuba Agricultural Trade Poised for Growth
…markets across Central America, and in Cuba specifically, are poised for growth after a couple rough economic years across the region. “If we were to capture 100 percent of the…
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Board Appointments
…Bristol, Va., alternate. South Atlantic States – Scott Horton, Flowery Branch, Ga., member; and Robert M. Saverance, Lamar, S.C., alternate. East North Central States – Steve Herbruck, Grand Rapids, Mich.,…
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
…that a reliable and profitable supply of labor is central to economic sustainability. He called on Congress to pass legislation to assure farm laborers can work without fear of deportation….
Snowpack’s Statewide Water Content Below Average
…indicate the water content of the northern Sierra snowpack is 7.2 inches, 68 percent of the multi-decade average for the date. The central and southern Sierra readings are 7.4 inches…