…interested in donating items for the silent auction at this year’s Almond Conference, which will be held Dec. 9–11 at the Sacramento Convention Center, please contact Rebecca Bailey at the…
Agri View: Learning Less
Everett Griner talks about how the California drought is affecting farm research in today’s Agri View. Learning Less…
Olive Oil Quality Standards to be Introduced in California
…to do it.” The standards, which are based on scientific research at the UC Davis Olive Center, are unique to California production – only extra-virgin olive oil is produced here,…
California’s Fertilizer Research Conference Comes to Modesto October 29-30, 2014
…October 29-30, 2014. This conference brings together industry professionals and academic researchers to learn about the latest research and sound management of fertilizing materials. This conference is designed to improve…
NRCS Selects California Projects for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…pollination, the implications of ongoing bee declines are of growing concern. Recent research has explored the potential of native bees to supplement pollination services. However, more hands-on research is needed…
Ag Leaders On Hand as Governor Brown Signs Landmark Groundwater Legislation
…Center, Irvine Ranch Water District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Nature Conservancy, Northern California Water Association, Orange County Water District, Parker Groundwater, Resources Legacy Fund, San Gabriel Basin Water…
Secretary Vilsack Highlights Innovative Conservation Efforts
…credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve the quality of life…
California and UC Berkeley Win $335,000 in U.S. EPA Grants
…Jared Blumenfeld, EPA’s Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “By promoting green chemistry during product design, companies can reduce costs, increase market opportunities and operate more sustainably.” UC Berkeley’s Center…
Federal Officials to Tour Southern California Agriculture
…crossing; Vessey & Company. Sept. 17 (Imperial County): Farm Credit Ag Center; Imperial Irrigation District; Imperial County Farm Bureau; Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association; El Toro Export; Ametza. Sept. 18…
California Navel Orange Objective Measurement Report
…season due to a lack of funding. The data from the first two years were used for research purposes in developing crop-estimating models. Check out the full California Navel Orange…
9/11 Memorial Plaza at CA State Fairgrounds to Open for Sept. 11 Anniversary
9/11 Memorial (courtesy CDFA) (From CDFA) In observance of the September 11 attack of the World Trade Center in 2001, the 9/11 Memorial Plaza at the California State Fairgrounds at…
USDA Provides $328 Million to Conserve Wetlands and Farmland, Boost Economy
…visit www.nrcs.usda.gov/GetStarted or local USDA service center. President Obama and his administration have supported historic investments in conserving clean air, land and water through programs like ACEP, USDA’s innovative new…
Program Opens Teens’ Eyes to Entire Industry
…teenagers. Program Opens Teens Eyes to Entire Industry The Center for Land Based Learning’s FARMS Leadership program is offered around the state. The program gives high school students a chance…
Inaugural Fundraiser Offers Unique Experience
The Center for Land Based Learning funds a high school program throughout California that gets students hands-on learning in all agriculture-related fields. The FARMS Leadership Program of Fresno is getting…