Everett Griner talks about how bio-technology alone will not prevail in today’s Agri View. One Without Another…
Gov. Brown Directs First-Ever Statewide Mandatory Water Reductions
…by large agriculture water districts and requires small agriculture water districts to develop similar plans. These plans will help ensure that agricultural communities are prepared in case the drought extends…
Many Drip Lines Not Properly Flushed
…Tips for Flushing Drip Lines A recent workshop at the Center for Irrigation Technology showed growers some common mistakes they’re making when servicing drip lines. Education Manager Bill Green says…
Citrus Industry This Week: HLB Research Reports; Aerial Technology
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes reports from the recent HLB Grower Day and UAV Applications in Agriculture Workshop held at the Citrus Research and Education…
Pump Add-on Can Save Money
The Center for Irrigation Technology held a recent workshop on pump efficiency. Education Manager Bill Green says one simple add-on can make a huge difference in monitoring a well pump….
Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again
…the Advanced Pumping Efficiency Program (APEP) was once again being extended as more money has been allocated by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Pump Efficiency Program Extended Again The APEP…
Biodigester Bringing Sustainability Full Circle
…Todd Kunzman says the technology is nothing new; however, using it in this way is. Part 1; Turning Manure Into Electricity Digesters are fairly simple. Manure is taken from a…
USDA Provides $57.9 Million to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases through the 2014 Farm Bill Section 10007
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $57.9 million in funding, provided by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), to support project suggestions from…
National Agriculture Week celebration planned at Fresno State
The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Student Leadership Council will host a series of events to promote National Agriculture Week on Monday-Friday, March 16-20. The week opens with…
Mating Disruption Showing Results on Orangeworm
Researchers are seeing positive results from mating disruption technology when managing navel orangeworm. Mating Disruption Showing Results Several mating disruption devices have hit the market over the past few years,…
Obesity Tech
Cathy Isom checks out how fun technology is helping change bad eating habits. Obesity Technology…
Pump and Drip Irrigation Workshop
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State held a workshop today that showed attendees how to flush drip systems and important tip-offs that could save…
DuPont Pioneer Enhances Grower Service and Support
…team of specialized professionals who provide on-the-ground support to Pioneer customers – from Pioneer agronomists to Pioneer sales professionals to Encirca℠ certified services agents. Top Agronomy Library Now Mobile-Enabled During…
Devastating Citrus Greening Disease Targeted by USDA Grants
…from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA recently announced a new $30 million effort to combat the bacterial disease, also known as Huanglongbing, which is ravaging citrus groves in Florida…