As almond growers prepare for harvest, there are several steps they should take to get their orchards ready. Sabrina Hill has more. Almond Update – Orchard Floor Management for Harvest…
Agricultural Land to be Discussed at Upcoming Ca. State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting
…to develop the governance structure and plans that will be the best fit for their communities.” The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) was passed by the California Legislature and ratified…
Enrollment for 2016 Dairy Margin Protection Program to Begin July 1
…critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets…
House Water Bill Introduction Praised
…action to provide tangible benefits to all of California. We look forward to helping to resolve remaining issues and getting final action in both houses of Congress.” Dan Vink, South…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…Topics covered by the program include irrigation management, nutrient management, air quality, water quality, energy efficiency, ecosystem, financial management and pest management. Additionally, the program is currently developing and deploying…
New Support for Producers Affected by Drought
…Secretary for Natural Resources John Laird outline new federal and state efforts to support Californians impacted by drought, including large-scale landscape management, conservation efforts, and water infrastructure support. Agriculture Secretary…
Pest Pressures at Midseason Cotton Update
This slideshow requires JavaScript. A midseason cotton update brought Central Valley growers together to talk about an unpredictable season so far. The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held its midseason…
USDA Seeks Partner Proposals to Protect and Restore Critical Wetlands
…wildlife on their lands, reduce impacts from flooding, recharge groundwater and provide outdoor recreational and educational opportunities. The voluntary nature of NRCS’ easement programs allows effective integration of wetland restoration…
Almond Board: Stockpile Management for Food Safety and Quality Control
In today’s Almond Update, Bob Curtis, director of Agricultural Affairs at the Almond Board, discusses stockpile management. Sabrina Hill reports. Almond Update June 18 Proper stockpile management is a critical…
Trade Promotion Authority Passes House
…the industry and Ellis, a cow/calf producer from Wyoming, said that is a lot of added value to his bottom line. “The fact is, over 96 percent of the world’s…
Public Invited to Seminar on Efficient Water Use for Specialty Crops
…irrigation and soil monitoring equipment. Seminar topics include: water management using soil moisture and plant stress monitoring technology; real-time remote monitoring and Web-based scheduling; pump and irrigation system maintenance and…
New Report Shows U.S. Biobased Products Industry Contributes $369 Billion
…Commerce, and Dr. Robert Handfield, professor of Supply Chain Management at North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management. The report found that the seven major overarching sectors that represent…
The Western View: Jack London, Farmer
Len Wilcox tells us about the grandfather of sustainable agriculture in California. Jack London Jack London was a great writer from northern California – but did you know he was…
Federal Spending Bill Includes Important Provisions for Producers
…under the Endangered Species Act,” said Van Liew. “We encourage Congress to provide direction to the agencies to defer to state sage grouse management plans so that land management agencies…