California Climate Investments is a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment. The…
A Farm Bill for Our Future
…environment through the adoption of climate smart agriculture technologies. Fight the spread of pests and diseases by developing new eradication methods and resistant fruit and vegetable plants. Fund nutritional research,…
El Nino May Yet Show Up in 2017
…Institute and the U.S. Climate Prediction Center say El Nino is the more favored weather scenario over neutral or La Nina Conditions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news…
Snowpack Water Content Remains Far above Average
…at least a third of the supplies Californians use – will take much more than even an historically wet water year to be replenished in many areas. California’s climate is…
USDA Invests $4.8 Million in University Agricultural Programs
…food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability, and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up for email updates…
Help the Bees
…for fertilization and pest control. Other impactful ways of helping our friends is to understand the impact of climate change. Become an advocate for bees and monarchs. I’m Cathy Isom……
Almond Board: Commitment to Research
…greenhouse gas emissions, grow food with the most efficient use of water and help address our changing climate.” Almond grower grantees received funding for irrigation improvements including: · Conversion from…
Agri View: More Drought?
Courtesy: NOAA Climate Prediction Center Everett Griner talks about the possibilities of the drought continuing in 2017 in today’s Agri View. Download More Drought? It was late last fall before…
$1.7 Million to Support Research at Tribal Colleges and Universities
…growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit…
Seeds to Sow After the Frost and Snow
…on your area’s climate. One way to do so is by visiting the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Many of the most popular crops, such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumber and…
Funding for Plant and Animal Phenomics and Microbiome Projects
…economic growth, address water availability issues, increase food production, find new sources of energy, mitigate climate variability and ensure food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science,…
Snow Survey Shows Big Gains
…use – will take much more than a few storms to be replenished in many areas. California’s climate is the most variable of any state. Historically, it swings from drought…
Border Tax Draws Concern from Seed Industry
…needed in America. Mexico’s climate primarily drives the practice. He also noted that many ASTA American customers grow fruits and vegetables in Mexico and import them into the United States….
U.S. Dairy Companies Push Back Against Canada’s Protectionist Policies
…U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). “In the current trade climate across North America, it is foolhardy for Canada to continue…