…red warmer-than-average sea-surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. (NOAA) Sea-surface water temperatures (SST) in the equatorial east and central Pacific Ocean were still well above average during January, indicating…
Strengthen Rural Communities
…Mississippi State, Miss., $149,974 North Carolina Central University, Durham, N.C., $417,942 Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Texas, $47,570 University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt., $494,110 University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis., $498,212 Agricultural…
ABC Expands Elementary Educational Program
…an activity book, for elementary schools in California’s Central Valley. The lesson plans, “California Almonds: An Almond Story,” offer a unit outline for educators to teach students about the history…
Musical Vegetables
…central objective, the focus of the orchestra’s innovative quest. Each individual (and their particular creative approach) is of vital importance in sustaining the fundamental artistic objective of the Vegetable Orchestra…
Beet Curly Top Virus Report
…March with the south western region of Kern County in the hills, slopes, and valleys of Taft, Maricopa, Dustin Acres, Derby Acres, Valley Acres, Fellows, McKittrick, Buttonwillow, and Lokern monitored…
Adapting to a Changing Climate
…and his Administration have transformed the United States economy into a global leader in renewable energy and an aggressive champion of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions through practical, science-based solutions. Central…
New Cost Studies for Growing Almonds
…grown in the northern San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento Valley using micro-sprinkler irrigation. These are multi-year studies, estimating costs from previous crop (orchard removal) through orchard establishment and the production…
Farmers Check Impact of Spring Storms
…the Central Valley. Kern County almond grower Jenny Holtermann said a thunderstorm this past weekend brought quite a bit of rain, for which farmers are thankful, but also brought winds…
Almond Tree Increase Brings Questions and Benefits
…crops, irrigated pasture, and more. Of the almond acreage planted during this time, 96 percent of it lies within the Central Valley’s historic irrigated area, most often replacing other irrigated…
Slightly Higher Acres Removed in Almond Report
…Lower prices for almonds mean less profit margin with the high price of water, and many areas of the Central Valley are predicted to have little water again for another…
Dairy: Focus on Defending Common Names Rights
…issues with an important Central American Free Trade Agreement partner, Honduras. Tom Suber, president of the U.S. Dairy Export Council said, “U.S. dairy exporters believe it is critical for USTR…
Western View: Authentic Bluegrass
…the best guitar and banjo sounds west of Nashville. Western View: Authentic Bluegrass Parkfield is a quiet and quaint wide spot in the road located in the central coast mountains…
Farm Camp
…town and Native American village, plus two swimming holes. (Ages 8–15; northforkoutback.com) Ghent, New York The 500-acre, biodynamic Hawthorne Valley Farm engages overnighters and daytime visitors in activities animal (milking…
Cargo Theft Task Force One Step Closer
…back in December when a $500,000 cargo load was stolen out of the Central Valley. There the industry learned more about the scope of the crimes and that the communication…