…introduction of a gene from a bacterium conveying resistance to some herbicides. In situations where weed pressure is high, the use of such crops has resulted in a reduction in…
Ag Seeks Silicon Valley’s Help to Satisfy World Food Demand
…years following the Dust Bowl and around World War II, when 40 percent of federal research and development expenditures went towards agricultural research. Today, with just 2 percent of federal…
Almond Board: GAPs for Food Safety
…essential and beneficial when it comes to food safety. Specific documentation and record keeping down to the individual orchard level will maximize the investment in risk reduction. The Almond Board…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
…while reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). There is $75 million proposed for CDFA in this area. The funding would come from the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and would include…
Dairy Digesters Beneficial to Control Greenhouse Gasses
…described below. California’s GHG Reduction Targets Two executive orders have been signed that establish the statewide GHG reduction targets through 2050: Executive Orders S-3-05 and B-30-15. Executive Order S-3-05, which…
The California Kitchen: Almond Crusted Smoked BBQ Ribs
…Dust (Ground or Blended almonds Not a paste) Chipotle Garlic Season 3 T Organic Pastures Raw Butter Melted 1/2 Cup Ketchup 1/4 Cup Honey 6 T Brown Sugar 1 T…
Snowpack’s Water Content Far Greater than One Year Ago
…date’s average, Governor Brown mandated a 25-percent reduction in water use across the state. Californians have largely complied with the mandate; from June through October, water consumption was down 27.1…
Almond Board: AIM Initiatives
…the most crop per drop of water. This builds on the 33% reduction in water used to grow each pound of almonds achieved by our industry over the last 20…
EPA Announces $44 Million to Improve Water Quality, Infrastructure in Arizona, Nevada
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $44 million in funding to Arizona and Nevada for investment in statewide improvements in local drinking water and wastewater infrastructure and the reduction of…
USDA Shares 2015 Results
…in the burgeoning bio-economy, an exploding local and regional food system, unparalleled investments in renewable energy, improved nutrition interventions for young people, historic partnerships in conservation and greenhouse gas reduction,…
The Western View: Vocational Education
…and race. So when the dust settled from that argument, we ended up prepping all kids for college. But, we’ve learned that the fact is, not everyone is suited for…
Almond Industry Effort for Innovation and Sustainability
…water. This initiative, which builds on the 33 percent reduction in water used per pound of almonds achieved by the industry over the last 20 years(2), includes a range of…
Reducing Food Waste
…by half by the year 2030. This is a 50% reduction over the next 15 years. To meet that goal, everyone will need to make an effort daily by reducing…
CDFA Announces 2016 Funding for the SWEEP
…The funding is made available through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, from proceeds of California’s Cap-and-Trade program. Agricultural operations can apply for funding of up-to $200,000 per project, for irrigation…