…Download Audio Report The California Department of Conservation (DOC) and the Northern California Regional Land Trust (NCRLT) have created an agricultural conservation easement on the Pamma‐Larkin farm one mile outside…
Water Meeting Next Week
…provide a forum for agricultural stakeholders, water representatives, and government officials to discuss California’s water situation and make recommendations to the state board. A number of speakers are anticipated, including…
Meeting on California Water Situation
…the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representative and citizens to discuss current…
Research into Methyl Bromide Alternatives
…has forced a phase out of the chemical, until it was banned completely in 2005. It’s now only allowed in what the EPA calls “critical use” situations, which are carefully…
Desalination, Water Purification Research Projects Funded
…Desalination Facility in Alamogordo, N.M., and will enable the construction of the agricultural research testing area at the facility. Successful applicants were chosen through a competitive, merit-reviewed process. Entities that…
Best Management Practices For Almond Industry and Bees
Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California Bob Curtis has additional tips for growers when it comes to bee health. Hear his comments below. See the…
Almond Board: Almond Industry Supports Bee Health
Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California Bob Curtis discusses the importance of bee health and has tips for growers. Click to Open or Download Audio…
CA Farm Bureau On Water Shortage
…functions. This would collectively increase water storage capacity for public, agricultural and environmental needs. Additional stored water and flood capacity is simply a must if we are going to meet…
Deadline Extended for Central Coast Groundwater Cooperative
…planned for the program. They are scheduled for: Wednesday, September 4, at 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Conference Center – 1428 Abbott St., Salinas Wednesday,…
More on Honey Bee Research
Bees are vitally important to agriculture and a researcher in a nearby state is working hard to improve the future outlook for honey bees. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open…
California Agriculture Headlines
…Extension Ag and Environmental Literacy Program, the Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners and the California School Garden Network. Teams are learning about planning and designing a school garden, gardening skills, curricular…
USDA Farm Service Agency Offers Several Programs
The USDA Farm Service Agency offers several programs for farmers and ranchers. State Executive Director of California for the USDA Farm Service Agency, Val Dolcini, explains more. Click to Open…
Heat – a Hot Topic
It’s the middle of August, and most of California still has hot days in store. Agricultural attorney Melanie Aldridge says farming businesses need to protect themselves by making sure they…
Farmer’s Markets Gain Popularity
Farmer’s markets continue to gain popularity around the nation – as they connect farmers to the communities around them. Anne Alonzo is the Administrator for the Agricultural Marketing Service. She…
