…more efficient and profitable. Thanks to the immediate expensing that Section 179 allows, farmers and ranchers can put money right back to work by purchasing new equipment and technology with…
Western Governors’ Drought Forum Webinar Series Begins on February 11
…Senior Principal Technologist and Global Technology Leader for Water Treatment, CH2M HILL; Ken Knox, Senior Advisor & Water Resources Manager, Noble Energy. Feb. 25: “Community Outreach and Consumer Technology for…
California’s Diversity Reflected In Pesticide Outreach
…Safety Information Series (PSIS) leaflets here. California’s county agricultural commissioners (CACs) and the UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) partner with DPR to spread the message about using pesticides safely. Their collective…
Iteris and F4F Agriculture Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Establish Formal Partnership
…ag technology for the worldwide agriculture market. The partnership strategy will integrate Iteris’ ClearAg with F4F’s Cirrus Cloud platform. The Cirrus platform facilitates rapid and efficient integration between ERP systems,…
USDA Announces the Availability of $16 Million to Support Food Production
…4) bioenergy, natural resources and environment; 5) agriculture systems and technology; and 6) agriculture economics and rural communities. The 2014 Farm Bill requires NIFA to establish Centers of Excellence for…
CDFA Announces New Grant Funding Opportunity for Nitrogen Management Research
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is currently accepting full proposals for a 2015 special grant on nitrogen management research. This grant opportunity…
Western View: The Persistent Pecan
Len Wilcox explains how this humble nut is a symbol of California Agriculture. Pecans Recently I got to write an article that shows what’s so great about California agriculture. It’s…
International Center for Water Technology receives up to $1.12M grant
…and water technology activities,” said Daniel Clawson, project manager for the International Center for Water Technology. “This funding will allow our staff to continue to encourage new innovation and technology…
UC Makes Gains in Rebuilding its Extension Service
…sought public input, receiving more than 900 individual comments last year, including from agricultural organizations. Allen-Diaz described this process, which she implemented five years ago, as “critically important” in determining…
Dithane® F-45 Rainshield® Fungicide Registered for Walnuts
Dow AgroSciences received U.S. EPA and California Department of Pesticide Regulation approval for Dithane® F-45 Rainshield® fungicide in walnuts. Dithane F-45 provides control of walnut blight. The active ingredient in…
Fresno State Unveils New Jordan College Honors Program for Ag Students
…of Modesto (Ag Business) • Christina Martinez of Porterville (Child Development) • Kelsie Raulino of Lemoore (Ag Business) • Hannah Rocha of Tulare (Ag Business) • Andreina Torres of Fresno…
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2015
…will work to secure a permanent solution through legislation.” AFBF’s action plan also focuses on supporting agricultural biotechnology as a tool that will yield great benefits for agriculture, consumers and…
Farm Bureau Delegates Set Public Policy Positions for 2015
…their data permanently from the systems of agricultural technology providers. Members feel especially strongly about this point given the exponential growth of agricultural data systems and the double-digit productivity gains…
Agri View: Farm Technology
Everett Griner talks about farm technology not being new in today’s Agri View. Farm Technology…