…and Extension Center. “You can use the University of California guidelines and that is a good way doing it, but you want to really make sure that you understand what…
Funding Available for Agricultural Equipment Replacement
…things such as heavy-duty trucks, mobile off-road farm equipment, agricultural irrigation pumps engines, tractors and other equipment used in agricultural production. For vehicle or equipment replacement, CARB will provide up…
$2.5 Million Available to Improve Agricultural Water Efficiency in California
…of six water/irrigation districts in California. This partnership combines on-farm conservation enhancements, through NRCS’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program, with water-supply infrastructure upgrades, funded through Reclamation’s WaterSmart program. Funding decisions for…
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue: “Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers”
“My message to rural America is always the same: President Trump hears you and is working to make your life better.” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue (center) ceremonially cuts…
Rickert Ranch Irrigation
…there was an existing open ditch system. Spreader ditches carried flow into the field in an attempt to adequately cover all the ground with irrigation water. The result was under-irrigation…
Fifth Crow Farm – An Ecosystem of Sustainability
…between farms and fish, he says. “We maximize irrigation efficiency, then, where possible, we develop off-stream water storage. This allows water to be taken from the creek strategically to reduce…
Dairy Groups Applaud Defeat of Raw Milk Amendment to 2018 Farm Bill
…a consumer group consortium consisting of the Center for Foodborne Illness, Research & Prevention; the Center for Science in the Public Interest; the Consumer Federation of America; the National Consumers…
Agri View: Georgia Citrus Expanding Thanks to Research
…Already there is as growing amount of production of citrus byproducts. Look what is is doing for irrigation companies. Those who are already in citrus farming are expanding. One grower…
UCANR Releases New Report for Raspberry Production Costs
…Agriculture and Natural Resources’ (UCANR) Agricultural Issues Center and UC Cooperative Extension provide important information for growers contemplating new commodities to grow. The latest study, “Sample Costs to Produce and…
Armed to Farm Program Provides Veterans with Farming Skills
…by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT). The latest week-long training was recently offered in California for the first time at Glide Ranch in Davis. “We were amazed. We…
Fresno State Awarded Irrigation Innovation Grant
Fresno State’s Jordan College of Agriculture was one of five universities across the nation selected to receive a grant for its efforts with irrigation innovation. The college’s Center for Irrigation…
Agri View: Solar Power and Farming
…anything from running a hedge trimmer to running a milking bar. It takes a great deal of electricity to run an irrigation system. It is a major expense on practically…
Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Selection for USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety
…all of our nominations as quickly as possible.” Background: Dr. Brashears is a Professor of Food Safety and Public Health and the Director of the International Center for Food Industry…
Almond Matters: Crop Looks Strong Despite Challenges
…frost damage. “With that all being said, it’s still important for people to realize they need to have the irrigation system prepared and ready for a frost event, especially in…