…in the orchard start changing color. Harvest can be expected roughly 30 days after this change. For more on harvest timing, see sacvalleyorchards.com/prunes/horticulture-prunes/prune-harvest-timing/. Time your irrigation cut-off to improve dry-away ratios, reduce…
Inbound Trade Mission to Bolster California Fruit and Nut Export Markets
…Nunez, Interim Director for the California Center for International Trade Development at State Center Community College District. “We do multiple countries from different regions of the U.S. where they’re looking…
Successful 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting Wraps Up in Colorado
…Monday at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center just outside Denver. “I want to thank the hundreds of producers, state affiliates, and partners who took valuable time out of…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…many community service endeavors is being a teacher at a therapeutic horse riding center. Gissell plans to attend UC Davis, study animal science and pursue a career as a veterinarian….
Easy, Quick Way to Water Your Garden
…Ollas: Buried Clay Pot Irrigation with up to 90% Water Savings over other Irrigation Methods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voibQvxkSXs Buried Clay Pot irrigation with Ollas. Shows how you can save up to 90%…
Administration of Trade Relief Funding Criticized Over Sizable JBS Award
…the American subsidiary of the Brazilian meat company JBS SA, has been a significant point of contention. A recent analysis from the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting revealed that JBS…
The Western View: Buffalo Bill Center Covers the West
…reasons for going there; the first is the Buffalo Bill Center of the West with its museums and art galleries. Photo by Len Wilcox I finally got to make the…
USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
…that goal. For more information, visit farmers.gov DMC webpage or contact your local USDA service center. To locate your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation…
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
…irrigation and municipal supplies but also water for groundwater recharge,” said Alexandra Biering, Government Affairs and Communications Manager for Friant Water Authority. “In most years more than half the water…
Grow Drought Tolerant Edible Plants
…put out fruits and veggies without much in the way of irrigation or rain. One example is the Prickly Pear. It not only produces deliciously tropical flavored fruits, but edible…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-04-19
…importance of vetting irrigation providers and the benefits of cover crops in regional areas. Also, tune into USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue’s interview at the Forbes Ag Tech Summit. Tune in…
FDA Settles FSMA Lawsuit Related to High Risk Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will now be designating certain items as high-risk foods after being sued by the Center for Food Safety (CFS) and the Center for…
Western View: The Rise and Fall of Wupatki
…advanced farming and trading center. It was a melting pot of Native American societies, taking elements from each of the groups that had moved into the area. The main pueblo…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…water contamination in rural communities. The Innovation Center hosted a Human Experience (HX) Lab on May 23rd focused on the Lender’s experience and interaction with Rural Development related to the Community…