…complements current production practices will benefit California’s farmers and ranchers.” Invited speakers include: Becky Mackelprang, The CLEAR Project (UC Berkeley); Dr. Richard Michelmore, Genome Center (UC Davis); John Lindbo, HM.Clause;…
Secretary of Agriculture to Speak at 2019 Cattle Industry Convention
…Orleans Convention Center. He will address the farm bill, trade and other issues affecting the state of American agriculture. The convention is the largest gathering of cattle industry professionals in…
Almond Update: Irrigation Evaluations Available for Growers
…their local RCD and irrigation company. Cooper also previews some irrigation videos they are producing in conjunction with their Irrigation Improvement Continuum. Listen to the full interview. Almond Update: Irrigation…
FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown
…Farmers and ranchers who need assistance with FSA programs are encouraged to contact their local FSA service center to make an appointment. A full list of services that will be…
Bay-Delta Plan Lawsuits Continue to Be Filed
…intended benefits to fish populations. The San Joaquin Tributaries Authority, which includes the Oakdale Irrigation District, South San Joaquin Irrigation District, Turlock Irrigation District, as well as the City and…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-22-19
…is good news considering the prime ripeness for an avocado seems to come in the blink of an eye. Also, we welcome International Agri-Center CEO Jerry Sinift to talk about…
Water-Saving Techniques for Natural Irrigation
In the second of her series on irrigation, Cathy Isom discusses several of the water-saving garden techniques for natural irrigation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Water-Saving Techniques…
Consider Natural Irrigation for your Garden
Cathy Isom fills you in about why you should consider using natural irrigation for your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Consider Natural Irrigation for your Garden…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 01-18-19
…damage in pistachios. There is also a report on the new farm bill and how it benefits California. Also in the show we welcome Morganne Clark from the International Agri-Center…
Severe Weather, Snow, Mudslides in Recent CA Storm
The National Resource Conservation Service produced a report with data collected by the National Water and Climate Center’s weekly report. The report showed California was drenched by a storm that…
Farmers Under Fire: Trial Lawyers’ Attack on Agriculture
…Annual Convention. Panelists Andy Curliss, CEO of the North Carolina Pork Council; Harrison Pittman, director of the National Agriculture Law Center and Blake Hurst, president of the Missouri Farm Bureau…
What Not to Miss at World Ag Expo 2019
…Agri-Center is hosting the 2019 World Ag Expo show from February 12-14 in Tulare, California. Last year, the expo saw 106,700 people from 49 states and 63 counties. This year…
Western View: Why Water Management Matters
…grow crops without irrigation. Cities also need 37 inches of rainfall per year to meet their water demand. Yet California’s farmland – and most of its people – are on a…
Developing Vineyard Management Technologies to Improve Efficiency
…use that data in our vineyard management,” said Terry Bates, Director of the Cornell-Lake Eerie Research and Extension Center and Project Director of the Efficient Vineyard Project. Bates noted that…