…window, vines offer a curtain of greenery, keeping temperatures cooler inside. In exposed situations vines provide wind protection and reduce dust, sun glare, and reflected heat. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spp.) Height:…
Western View: Rodeo Time in Salinas
…the dust of the trail. That’s followed by a cowboy poetry session, featuring Larry Maurice, a horse wrangler and packer from the eastern slope of the Sierras. To get more…
Almond Board: CASP Workshop July 7 & 8
…to best make adjustments to sweeper and harvester machines to match local conditions Overview of research-based strategies to reduce harvest dust Incentive funding for harvest equipment Workshops begin at 8:30…
2018 Farm Bill Discussions
…are consistent with our state’s climate change reduction goals, ” said Craig McNamara, president of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture. All meetings are open to the public…
Climate Smart Israel – Visiting the ‘Financial Innovations Lab’
…in the face of climate change. Meeting future global demand will require investments in a combination of yield improvements, resource optimization and loss reduction. A discussion about the barriers to…
NACD Responds to Approval of EPA Spending Bills
…management, fuels reduction, and restoration programs – and that means ending the practice of ‘fire borrowing’ altogether,” he continued. The Forest Service and Interior agencies are forced to “fire borrow”…
Food Safe Technology
…formation. Use this information to develop and evaluate biological-based intervention strategies for pathogen reduction while maintaining product quality. 3. Develop and evaluate process models, including economic analysis models, in order…
Shot Hole Borer Trapping in Avocado Groves
…produced. Frass (wood dust from boring) may be produced, but because this can quickly dissolve in water it can be easy to miss. If the barked is scraped away, dark…
WAPA Urges Funding for Biomass Plants
…Committees requesting Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds be allocated to the biomass facilities to keep their plants running. With so many plants being shut down, piles and piles of prunings are…
2016 GEELA Awards
…Automobile Dealer Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Promotion Ecosystem and Land Use Stewardship Environmental Education Sustainable Practices, Communities or Facilities Waste Reduction Who May Apply/Eligibility The awards will be presented for…
Drought Causing More Losses to California Farmers
…the same time, the report expects a significant reduction in acreage for field crops that require significant amounts of water, including corn, wheat, cotton and alfalfa. However, despite a projected…
Food Waste Research
…McCarthy announced the United States’ first-ever national food waste reduction goal, calling for a 50-percent reduction by 2030. As part of the effort, the federal government will lead a new…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…reduction of operating expenses as well as the positive effect of the depreciation of the currencies. Net income grew by 6.8% to reach $101 million, with an increase of 0.9…
The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Smoked BBQ Ribs
…Ribs Almond Dust Cooking Sensations Gourmet Chipotle Garlic Season 3 T Organic Pastures Raw Butter Melted 1/2 Cup Ketchup 1/4 Cup Honey 6 T Brown Sugar 1 T Liquid Smoke…