…discussion surrounding the concept of climate change often comes about in the wake of catastrophic weather events. Climate change is a particularly sensitive subject for California farmers due to the…
Exploring a World without Food Animals
…U.S. health, eating habits, and climate change. Researchers at USDA‘s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Virginia Tech recently explored those questions and found surprising results. Mary Beth Hall, an ARS…
Almond Board: Farmland Trusts
…Working cooperatively with other land trusts. Purchasing fee land. Public outreach and education to help promote farmland conservation and ag sustainability. Why it should matter to you: California’s moderate climate,…
Water Managers Prepare for New Rainfall Season
…we track. The historical average for those reservoirs is 21.7 million acre-feet, so we were 120 percent of the historical average.” Andrea Bair, National Weather Service climate services program manager,…
Tour Shows Ornamental Pumpkin Big Business
…growing region as far as weather, climate, and soil.” Most of the pumpkins in California are grown for ornamental use, meaning for decorations and carving. Van Groningen says that is…
GAO Climate Change Report Estimates Lost Crop Revenues
A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) predicts climate change will cost U.S. agriculture up to $9.2 billion between 2020 and 2039 in lost crop yields. The report also…
Stabenow Intends to Meet with Clovis
…previously said she has many questions about Clovis’s “troubling views” on climate change and providing public investment in crop insurance and education. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News…
UC ANR and AgStart Receive Funding to Cultivate the VINE
…labor shortages, water scarcity, food insecurity, climate change and more. To accelerate the development and adoption of technologies that address these challenges and advance food, agriculture and natural resources in…
Ireland Tops U.S. in Food Security
…Security Index say Ireland has improved its food affordability, availability, quality and safety over the last year. When including climate as a factor of food security, the U.S. fell even…
Cap and Trade Funding for Agriculture
…to receive $300 million under the plan. Historically agriculture has not been the recipient of climate funding, while still being expected to conform to new legislation dictating emissions levels. Various…
The Western View: Bundy Trials
…the Nevada case raise big questions for prosecutors. Some legal experts say the nation’s current political climate, characterized by distrust of federal authorities, may help explain the acquittals. In some…
UC to Host Washington Forum on NAFTA Future
…and senior editor at The Atlantic — about the importance of maintaining a productive relationship between the two countries in the current political climate, and pursuing new avenues for cross-border…
Vilsack says Clovis Lacks Experience for USDA Post
…undersecretary for research, education, and economics, commonly known as USDA’s chief scientist position. Vilsack said recently that Clovis’ positions on things like climate change “create a barrier for him that…
Stabenow Supports Call to Withdraw Clovis Nomination
…job,” she says. Schumer and Schatz both say Trump should withdraw the nomination immediately because he’s a known skeptic of climate change and “wildly unqualified for the job.” They also…