…local weavers in action. The day will provide opportunities for sheep farmers, fiber enthusiasts and families to get involved and learn more about every step of the process from sheep…
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers
…world trade, so it is important for us to come together to develop strategies for achieving sustainable food systems and to recognize how reducing food loss and waste is critical…
Lawmaker Wants to Change Endangered Species Act
Sabrina Hill continues her series with Rodney Davis on the legislative push to change the endangered species act and free up more water for farmers. Rodney Davis Part 2 Illinois…
California Dried Plum Board Continued for Another Five-Year Term
…dried plum industry globally through coordination with the trade, consumers and governmental agencies. Issues Management: To keep the dried plum industry apprised of issues that could impact it and being…
Water Rights Should Remain Protected
…David Orth says the groundwater act put forth by the state last year recognized surface and groundwater rights, even though the definition of the latter might be hard to clarify….
Annual Strawberry Field Day in Santa Maria
…Pest Management Farm Advisor Surendra Dara says the annual event in Santa Maria tries to cover a variety of topics so growers can get the most out of the meeting….
Important Sanitation Steps After Shake
Proper sanitation is an important part of navel orange worm management in almond orchards and experts have a few recommendations to make practices successful. Important Sanitation Steps After Shake Getting…
Illinois Congressman on California Smelt and Water Use
…is paying close attention to the drought here in California, and how the endangered species act is affecting our efforts to feed the nation. “What we would consider a drought…
USDA Announces Grants to Enable More Farmers Markets to Serve Low-Income Families
…farmers market organizations and associations, non–profit entities, state, local and tribal nations and other organizations engaged in farmers market management. The Request for Applications will be published today. Applications are…
Multiple Benefits of Sustainability Programs
…Director of Social Media Luke Udsen says the program seemed like a good fit for them at the beginning, due to the fact they were already practicing some of those…
What State Managed Groundwater May Look Like
Water experts expressed why local groundwater management is so important at a recent agribusiness conference. State Managed Groundwater Beliefs Kings River Conservation District General Manager David Orth says the state…
Fresno Drought Forum is an Opportunity for Agriculture
…Valley and an important piece of California’s heritage. How we manage this period of uncertainty and plan for a sustainable future will substantially shape the agricultural legacy here. For some,…
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
…Local partners and the federal government both invest funding and manpower to projects to maximize their impact. This will be the second round of projects funded through RCPP. The RCPP…
Importance of Knowing Your Soil
…Soil University of California Riverside has been conducting a trial on avocados that has included field studies on irrigation and salinity management and grower questionnaires. Graduate Student Researcher Julie Escalara…