…available for recharge because FID’s Kings River entitlement is projected to be too small to provide a full turn of deliveries to all agricultural users. This is the fourth consecutive…
Almond Update: Almond Sustainability Tour
…of the state’s agricultural water, and that more than 70 percent of almond orchards are on water efficient microirrigation systems. This decreases water runoff and puts water in the root…
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…In the upcoming year, the Administration will work on several new initiatives to increase carbon in soil and establish long term goals for carbon levels in all of California’s agricultural…
Company Helping Organizations Gauge Sustainability
…introduces it to the growers and producers involved. Arnold says that data then forms reports for the organization, allowing it to use that information for industry reporting or further education….
USDA announces $30 Million for Food Entrepreneurs and Agricultural Producers to Develop New Products
…develop new product lines from raw agricultural products or additional uses for already developed product lines. Military veterans, socially disadvantaged, and beginning farmers and ranchers; operators of small- and medium-sized…
NCBA Urges Secretaries to Reject Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Flawed Recommendations
…welcomes an evidence-based discussion on the significant achievements of the overall environmental and social footprint of the beef industry,” said Ellis. “Our producers have a great story to tell on…
R-MAX Drone Gets Cleared for Takeoff
…helicopter about the size of a large mountain bike. State Drought Task Force Kicks Off Meetings AgNet West talked with UC Davis Biological and Agricultural Engineering Professor Ken Giles last…
1,500 Students To Learn about Ag at Annual AgVentures! Day
…Tulare. Presentations will be aimed at teaching students about agriculture, safety and nutrition. Hands-on activities will encourage students to meaningfully engage with local food producers and learn more about Tulare…
Statement by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Final Communique by G-20 Agriculture Ministers
…to future generations than climate change. With that in mind, global leaders should encourage development of a range of technologies, including agricultural biotechnology, and practices that are integral to food…
Other States Watching California Dairies’ Marketing Order Push
…it may make sense to include the state in the federal milk market order. However, Kind wants to make sure that upper Midwest dairy producers are protected. California is top…
Avian Flu Outbreak Requires Vigilance In California
…those risks in mind, veterinarians and poultry producers in California continue to be on high alert for the disease by employing monitoring and testing procedures. Because this virus does not…
HM.CLAUSE – Davis, California Branch
HM.CLAUSE is a business unit of Limagrain, an international co-operative agricultural group, specializing in field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. HM.CLAUSE is made up of two parts Harris Morgin…
USDA Announces Grants to Enable More Farmers Markets to Serve Low-Income Families
…our nation’s farmers and producers. “We have seen an unprecedented growth in the number of farmers markets accepting SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards in the past six years,” said…
2015 Cantaloupe Crop a Welcomed Sight
So far the 2015 cantaloupe season has been near perfect, and that’s exactly what producers needed after the challenges they saw last year. 2015 Cantaloupe Crop a Welcomed Sight The…