…held a demonstration on a new sap sensor for trees that doesn’t require any damage to the plant or timely setup. Dynamax Fresno Representative Daniel Britton says updating any technology…
Precision Farming with Sap Sensors
Sap sensors can be another tool for growers to make precision irrigation decisions in the field. Precision Farming with Sap Sensors The Center for Irrigation Technology hosted an educational workshop…
Bioeconomy Brings Big Opportunity to Rural America
…produced into bioplastics could create approximately 104,000 jobs. The U.S. Office of Science and Technology has projected that the economic growth associated with just one application – cellulose nanomaterials in…
California and UC Berkeley Win $335,000 in U.S. EPA Grants
Grants to help students and businesses use green technology to design safer consumer products The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded more than $335,000 to the University of California Berkeley…
Agri View: New Technology
Everett Griner talks about drones in today’s Agri View. New Technology…
Val Dolcini Named Administrator of the Farm Service Agency
Dolcini Val Dolcini has been selected to serve as the new Farm Service Agency Administrator. Dolcini currently serves as the California FSA state executive director. He was appointed to that…
Agri View: Feeding the People
Everett Griner talks about how farm technology must change in today’s Agri View. Feeding the People…
EPA Finally Hands Over Maps Detailing the Extent of their WOTUS Proposal
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology released maps today of waters and wetlands the Environmental Protection Agency has to-date refrained from making public. After multiple requests, the Agency…
4-H Programs Prepare Kids for Future in Science and Tech, Too
Youth who participate in a 4-H program seem better prepared for careers in science and technology, thanks to hands on experience they receive. Rod Bain reports….
Water Use in California – Analysis from the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)
…by all three sectors, environmental use is not dominant (33%, compared to 53% agricultural and 14% urban). Agricultural water use is holding steady even while the economic value of farm…
Labor Training Helps Energy Efficiency
…the Center for Irrigation Technology at Fresno State, Bill Green, says they work with companies like Pacific Gas and Electric to make saving water and money a priority. Labor Training…
Subsidized Pump Test Program
Pacific Gas and Electric is holding energy workshops to inform the ag community on incentives and rebates available for efficient upgrades. Education Manager for the Advanced Pumping and Efficiency program…
Weird Al video demonstrates creativity, versatility of CDFA IT programming staff
Weird Al Yankovic with CDFA IT programmer and animator Jarrett Heather (photo from ca.gov-Planting Seeds) One of CDFA’s Information Technology programmers, Jarret Heather, is enjoying a richly deserved moment in…
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
UC Davis will be partnering with Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University in Yangling, Shaanxi. (Tom Watts/UC Davis graphics and China map from Wikimedia Commons) Officials from China’s Northwest Agricultural and…